President Biden has arrived in London to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
The president was anticipated to signal the official condolence ebook and attend a reception Sunday at Buckingham Palace hosted by King Charles III earlier than attending the queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
Mr. Biden is amongst many world leaders touring to the UK to honor Queen Elizabeth's lengthy reign. Mr. Biden and First Girl Jill Biden have been greeted on the airport by U.Ok. Ambassador Jane Hartley, Lord Lieutenant of Essex Jennifer Tolhurst and others.
After the queen's demise, Mr. Biden issued a proclamation directing that every one American flags be flown at half workers "as a mark of respect for the reminiscence of Queen Elizabeth II" till sundown on the day of her interment. Earlier than coming to London, he spoke with the king to supply his condolences and went to the British Embassy as nicely.