First lady Dr.Jill Bidenwill be leading the U.S. delegation attendingKing Charles’coronationnext month.
On Tuesday, theWhite Houseconfirmed that PresidentJoe Bidenwill not be in attendance and that he had informed the King that his wife, 71, will be attending the historical event on behalf of the United States.
The readout also confirmed that the president, 80, hopes to plan another visit to the U.K. at a later date. “The President also conveyed his desire to meet with the King in the United Kingdom at a future date,” the readout stated.
Dr. Jill Biden and King Charles.Roy Rochlin/Getty, CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty
On Wednesday, the White House confirmed that the president will begin afour-day tripto Northern Ireland and Ireland in Belfast on April 11. Charles' coronation is due to take place at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6.
President Joe Biden will not be attending King Charles' coronation next month.Drew Angerer/Getty; Chris Jackson/Getty
The news regarding the president’s coronation attendance comes afterThe Daily Telegraphreported on Saturday that the president was “not expected” toattend the ceremonydue to scheduling conflicts and was planning to send a delegation in his place.
Sources told the publication that there “may still be some efforts under way to see if Biden can be persuaded to come to the Coronation.” Another source said his plans were “not locked and loaded” and he was still “technically in play.”
Both the president and the first lady visited the U.K. in September toattend the funeralofQueen Elizabeth IIat Westminster Abbey. The Bidens alsovisited the coffinof the late monarch as it lay in state inside Westminster Hall and attended a reception at Buckingham Palace with other world leaders, dignitaries and royals on the eve of the funeral.
President Joe and Dr. Jill Biden.Paul Morigi/Getty Images
Before arriving in the U.K., the president and first lady visited the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. to pay tribute to the queen and sign her condolence book. “We mourn for all of you,” Biden said at the embassy. “She was a great lady. I’m so delighted I got to meet her.”
On Tuesday, theofficial invitation for the coronationwas unveiled, with Buckingham Palace releasing the colorful card which will be issued to 2,000 guests.
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
“The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III andQueen Camilla,” the letter heralds. “By command of the King the Earl Marshal is directed to invite [name] to be present at the Abbey Church of Westminster on the 6th day of May 2023.”
On the same day, thePrinceandPrincess of Wales' sonPrince George’s rolein the coronation was also confirmed, along with Camilla’sthree grandsons.
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George, who is second-in-line to the throne, and three other boys will be Pages of Honor attending to Charles throughout the coronation service, while Camilla’s three grandsons and great-nephew will be supporting her.
source: people.com
