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Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral brings together leaders like Bolsonaro, Macron and Joe Biden
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Monarch’s body will be buried this Monday (19) at Westminster Abbey
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Bolsonaro was angered by a question about using the trip to campaign for politics
Farewell ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II, who will be buried this Monday (19), took several world leaders to England. Names like Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) are present to honor the monarch.
One of the first to arrive at Westminster Abbey to pay homage to the Queen was the US President. Biden was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Jill Biden.
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Shortly after, the new British Prime Minister, Liz Struss, also attended the scene. She was named on the 6th, just two days before the monarch’s death, during Elizabeth II’s last public appearance.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was also present, alongside his wife Carrie.
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, and the King of Spain, Felipe VI, were other prominent presences in the tributes to the Queen.
Jair Bolsonaro was present
President Jair Bolsonaro arrived at around 06:45 (GMT) at Westminster Abbey, accompanied by his wife, First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro.
As he left the Brazilian ambassador’s official residence in London, Bolsonaro was angered by questions about whether the trip might be used for campaigning. “Do you think I came here to play politics?” he asked.
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