London: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined world leaders and members of the royal family at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left exclusively to attend the funeral and cremation of the Queen of Great Britain, who died on September 8 at the age of 96.
President of the United States Joe Biden, Vice President of China Wang Keshan, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan, King Abdullah of Jordan, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium and more than 500 representatives of other countries and 2,000 members of the royal family attended the West. Minster attended the Abbey service. The Queen’s funeral will be held later in the evening.
Earlier, the Prime Minister was greeted at the Great West Gate by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster and escorted to his seat in a lantern. He also signed the condolence book at the church house.
Queen Elizabeth will be laid to rest at St George’s Chapel in Windsor next to the grave of her late husband Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
On Sunday, the Prime Minister met King Charles III, who hosted a reception for visiting dignitaries and offered his condolences on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The Prime Minister said that the late monarch was a source of inspiration and strength to generations of Commonwealth citizens.
He also reminded that the people of Pakistan have fond memories of Her Majesty’s two visits to the country, adding that the bond of love between the royal family and the Pakistani nation has grown stronger over time.
On behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, the Prime Minister wished King Charles all the best on his accession to the throne and hoped that he would carry on his mother’s legacy in strengthening the friendship between Commonwealth countries. .
He said that the people of Pakistan have respected His Excellency and are looking forward to welcoming him to Pakistan as soon as possible.
The prime minister also thanked the British monarch for the Royal family’s expression of sympathy and support in the wake of unprecedented floods. The appeal for help and the response from both the British government and public were deeply appreciated in Pakistan.
