The Ministry of External Affairs stated on Wednesday that President Droupadi Murmu will go to London from September 17 to September 19 to attend the state burial of Queen Elizabeth II and express condolences on behalf of the Indian government.
On September 8, Queen Elizabeth II passed away.
Her death has drawn condolences from President Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
On September 12, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar paid a condolence visit to the British High Commission. On Sunday, India also commemorated a day of national sorrow.
The relationship between India and the UK has greatly developed, grown, and deepened over Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign. As head of the Commonwealth, she made a significant contribution to the welfare of millions of people worldwide, according to a statement from the MEA.
On September 19, a state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey to honour Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8 at the age of 96 at her Scottish vacation home, Balmoral Castle.
Prasanta Patnaik