who is invited and who is not?

Yoon Suk-Yeol’s office confirmed the South Korean president’s attendance. A representative of North Korea will be allowed to attend the funeral. Britain and North Korea established diplomatic relations in 2000 after 60 years without embassies. However, Kim Jong Un, the country’s leader, rarely travels abroad and is unlikely to attend.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will travel to the UK to attend. Traditionally, a Japanese emperor stays away from funerals, whether at home or abroad, due to a cultural belief based on the Shinto religion that views death as impure. The decision for Naruhito to attend the Queen’s funeral underscores the importance and deep bond between the royal families.

HH Amir Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Emir of Qatar, will also attend the funeral, according to a source familiar with Qatar’s leadership.

The President of Israel will be present, but the Prime Minister will not attend. Although Iran’s supreme leader will not attend, the BBC’s James Lansdale confirmed that the country would be represented at ambassadorial level.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he will attend “if the schedule allows”.

Four leaders of Pacific Commonwealth nations will join the Australian prime minister at the Queen’s funeral.

Anthony Albanese told a press conference shortly before midday local time on Wednesday that the leaders of the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Samoa and Papua New Guinea have accepted Australia’s offer of help with transport to London.

The delegation, due to leave on Thursday night, will also include Governor-General David Hurley as well as 10 Australian citizens “who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities”.

Non-high profile figures

Her Majesty relied on many close associates, such as her servants and footmen, who will most likely also be present to pay their respects to the late Queen.

All Victoria Cross or George Cross holders will be able to attend the Queen’s funeral, the PA news agency understands.

Who doesn’t want to attend the Queen’s funeral?

Invitations to the Queen’s funeral have not been sent to Russia, Belarus and Myanmar.

Russia has not been invited because of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, diplomatic sources say.

According to Dmitry Peskov, although “Russians respected her for her wisdom”, Putin’s participation in the late queen’s funeral is “not being considered”.

Venezuela and Syria have not been invited because Britain does not have full diplomatic relations with them, The Telegraph understands. No representatives from Afghanistan will be invited due to the current political situation there.

When will the seating plan be released?

The seating plan will be determined after the RSVP deadline on Thursday.

This article is kept updated with the latest information.