Biden Joins , Other World Leaders at , Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral.<br />On September 19, United States President Joe Biden joined other world leaders for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral at London's Westminster Abbey.<br />CNN reports that royal pageantry was <br />on display to pay tribute to Britain's monarch <br />whose reign spanned seven decades.<br />CNN reports that royal pageantry was <br />on display to pay tribute to Britain's monarch <br />whose reign spanned seven decades.<br />Among the 2,000 attendees were <br />world leaders, dignitaries, politicians, <br />public figures and European royals. .<br />According to CNN, following the state funeral, <br />the queen's coffin will be conveyed to Wellington <br />Arch before making its final journey to Windsor.<br />The queen will be laid to rest at St. George's Chapel, <br />within the grounds of Windsor Castle, where her <br />coffin will be set in the Royal Vault below the chapel.<br />The ceremonial events are the result <br />of nearly two weeks of public arrangements, <br />codenamed 'Operation London Bridge.'.<br />London Mayor Sadiq Khan said of the scale of the operation, , “If you think about the London Marathon, the carnival, previous royal weddings, the Olympics – it’s all that in one.”.<br />While in London, the President and first lady Jill Biden <br />paid their respects to the Queen, signed condolence <br />books and attended a reception with other leaders.<br />Later this week, world leaders are <br />scheduled to meet for the United Nations <br />General Assembly in New York. .<br />On September 21, Biden is slated <br />to hold his first bilateral meeting new <br />British Prime Minister Liz Truss.<br />On September 21, Biden is slated <br />to hold his first bilateral meeting new <br />British Prime Minister Liz Truss
