On Sunday evening, King Charles invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace.
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The steps outside the castle entrance were covered in red carpets as heads of state and royalty from around the world gathered the night before Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
Live images showed large cars taking turns driving past the entrance and leaving powerful heads of state. There was also a large turnout of security personnel.
Among those who showed up was the Norwegian royal couple. With Queen Sonja at his side, King Harald walked up the stairs on crutches.
For the occasion, the king wore a black suit and tie. The queen was also dressed in black from head to toe. Around her neck he wore a pearl necklace.
At the castle, they were received by King Charles, before Sunday evening they will visit Westminster Hall for contaminant to Queen Elizabeth’s coffin. To parade is to parade or march in front of a person or a place that is usually well known.
The Swedish royal couple arrived at the castle in full after Queen Sonja and King Harald. Queen Margrete and Crown Prince Frederik arrived from Denmark.
US President Joe Biden arrived at the reception in a black limo just before 7pm, along with his wife Jill.
On Sunday, they were at Westminster Hall to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth and to sign a condolence book at Lancaster House.
Many of the guests attending the reception are also expected to pay their respects to the Queen in her coffin in Westminster Hall, as well as sign a condolence book at Lancaster House.
In total, some 500 royals, heads of state and government representatives were invited to the funeral, which will take place on Monday.
The ceremony begins at 12:00 Norwegian time in Westminster Abbey.
NTB writes that the security operation will be the largest ever, according to London police.
When the actual funeral takes place on Monday, over 10,000 police officers will be at work in London. The police brought in reinforcements from all 43 police districts in the country. In addition, hundreds of volunteers and soldiers participate who will stand guard along the path of the funeral guests.
Queen Elizabeth is the longest-serving monarch in British history, having sat on the throne for over 70 years.
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