Justin Trudeau arrives in London for Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in London this weekend as the Commonwealth continues to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Trudeau attended the lying-in-state at Westminster Hall with his wife Sophie Trudeau at around 12 pm local time on Saturday, September 17.

He then signed the book of condolences at Lancaster House.

“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II served for her entire life, and bore the weight of her duties with impeccable grace,” Trudeau wrote on Twitter, sharing a photo of him signing the book.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II served for her entire life, and bore the weight of her duties with impeccable grace. Sophie and I are in London for Her Majesty’s funeral – and today, we marked the solemn occasion by signing the book of condolences. (Photo: David Parry/PA Wire) pic.twitter.com/bossnrf2VJ

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 17, 2022

Then, Trudeau went to Buckingham Palace to have his first audience with King Charles III.

He is set to attend the Queen’s state funeral on Monday, September 19.

Earlier today in London, United Kingdom, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the lying-in state of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall, and had an audience with His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. https://t.co/GgKAkwPU7Q

— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) September 17, 2022

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