[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] The White House confirmed on the 9th (local time) that President Joe Biden plans to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, scheduled for the 18th, NBC and other broadcasters reported.


Queen Elizabeth II passed away on the 8th. The funeral will be held as a state funeral at Westminster Abbey on the 18th, following a 10-day mourning period. In addition to President Biden, world leaders and dignitaries from around the globe are expected to attend the funeral.



King Charles III of the United Kingdom is reported to welcome major global figures and foreign royal family members visiting for the funeral on the 17th, the day before the funeral. Accordingly, the first meeting between President Biden and King Charles III is expected to take place on the 17th.


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