Britain has not invited representatives from Russia, Belarus and Myanmar to attend Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral next Monday, a Whitehall source said on Tuesday.
Britain, along with its Western allies, has sought to isolate Russia and its ally Belarus on the world stage with economic sanctions and other measures in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Myanmar and its military have also been the subject of British sanctions as London steps up support for the Southeast Asian country’s Rohingya community.
As it has been announced, about 500 foreign dignitaries are expected to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in London, with invitations having been sent to the heads of state of most of the countries with which Britain has diplomatic relations.
A host of world leaders from US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to the prime ministers of Canada, Australia and New Zealand have all confirmed attendance at the event, which is likely to be one of the gatherings Britain’s biggest diplomatic mission in years.