Marcelo Rebelo de Souza arrived in London this Sunday and has already paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall. The President of the Portuguese Republic is one of 500 dignitaries at the monarch’s funeral this Monday.
Approaching the counter, where the official representatives of the countries are guided by assistants to parliament, the President of Portugal went down to ground level to approach, and crossed himself, passing by the coffin, next to the public and security.
The head of state was accompanied by Portuguese Ambassador to London Nuno Brito and head of state protocol Ambassador Clara Nunez dos Santos.
It was the first item on the agenda for Marcelo Rebelo de Souza in London, who will also sign the book of condolences at Lancaster House this Sunday. At 18:00, the President of Portugal will meet with King Charles III at an official reception at Buckingham Palace.
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Source: CM Jornal
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