Who's invited and who's not to Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II

The first members of the public are allowed to attend the Lying-in-State of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at the Palace of Westminster in London, Britain, Sept. 14, 2022. PHOTO | COURTESY

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What you need to know:

  • Westminster Abbey has space for around 2,000 people, so only heads of state and one or two guests have reportedly been invited to Britain's first state funeral in decades.