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On late Saturday evening, President Droupadi Murmu arrived in London to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. She will offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India.On September 8, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. At Westminster Abbey in London, her funeral will take place on September 19.Murmu is on a three-day visit to the UK (from September 17 to September 19). She will attend the Queen’s funeral service. On Sunday evening, President Murmu was invited to a reception for world leaders hosted at Buckingham Palace by King Charles III.Here are some photos:
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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu emplanes for London, United Kingdom, to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India, New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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London: President Droupadi Murmu being welcomed upon her arrival to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India, in London, United Kingdom. (PTI Photo)
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London: President Droupadi Murmu being welcomed upon her arrival to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India, in London, United Kingdom. (PTI Photo)
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The President of India, Droupadi Murmu and Acting High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh signs a book of condolences at Lancaster House following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP)
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Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. REUTERS
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The King’s Body Guard, formed of Gentlemen at Arms, Yeomen of the Guard and Scots Guards, change guard duties around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. REUTERS