Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped by to see Queen Elizabeth’s coffin before a meeting with King Charles III in London. Live-stream footage from Westminster Hall briefly showed Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, as they paused by the queen’s flag-draped casket. Trudeau is one of dozens of world leaders in London ahead of Monday’s royal funeral. According to his agenda, Trudeau will sign a book of condolence for the monarch before holding an audience with King Charles III later today. Canada’s delegation to London also includes Governor Mary Simon and her husband, former Governor Generals Michaelle Jean and David Johnston, as well as former Prime Ministers Kim Campbell, Jean Chretien, Paul Martin and Stephen Harper. Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders will also attend the funeral, as will several Order of Canada recipients, including former swimmer Mark Tewksbury and actress Sandra Oh. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on September 17, 2022.
