Will former US President Donald Trump be invited to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral?

Beth Franklin
By Beth Franklin
Published 9th Sep 2022, 16:56 BST
Updated 13th Sep 2022, 09:46 BST
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Donald Trump has released a statement following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

On Thursday 8 September, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland.

Her passing has set off a period of mourning for the UK, and plans are already underway for her funeral where she will be laid to rest by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.

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Following the passing of the longest serving monarch ever, global leaders have offered their condolences to the Royal family and the people of the United Kingdom.

(L-R) Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and US President Donald Trump look up as aircraft perform a fly-over during an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth, southern England, on June 5, 2019. - US President Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II and 300 veterans are to gather on the south coast of England on Wednesday for a poignant ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Other world leaders will join them in Portsmouth for Britain's national event to commemorate the Allied invasion of the Normandy beaches in France -- one of the turning points of World War II. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)(L-R) Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and US President Donald Trump look up as aircraft perform a fly-over during an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth, southern England, on June 5, 2019. - US President Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II and 300 veterans are to gather on the south coast of England on Wednesday for a poignant ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Other world leaders will join them in Portsmouth for Britain's national event to commemorate the Allied invasion of the Normandy beaches in France -- one of the turning points of World War II. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)
(L-R) Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and US President Donald Trump look up as aircraft perform a fly-over during an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Portsmouth, southern England, on June 5, 2019. - US President Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II and 300 veterans are to gather on the south coast of England on Wednesday for a poignant ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Other world leaders will join them in Portsmouth for Britain's national event to commemorate the Allied invasion of the Normandy beaches in France -- one of the turning points of World War II. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo credit should read DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)

The state funeral is set to be held on the final day of the official mourning period in the United Kingdom.

During her reign the Queen saw 15 Prime Ministers enter, and leave, 10 Downing Street.

Therefore, the funeral will no doubt see the attendance of current, and previous, world leaders due to the strong relationships she has formed in favour of the UK.

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So, will the former president Donald Trump be invited to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral? Here’s everything we know about the situation so far.

What has Donald Trump said about the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

Donald Trump released a statement on Thursday 8 September on behalf of himself, and Melania Trump, which read:

"Melania and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Together with our family and fellow Americans, we send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom during this time of great sorrow and grief.

“Queen Elizabeth’s historic and remarkable reign left a tremendous legacy of peace and prosperity for Great Britain. Her leadership and enduring diplomacy secured and advanced alliances with the United States and countries around the world.

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