President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will visit London from September 17-19 to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and offer condolences on behalf of the Indian government.

This will be Murmu's first visit abroad after taking over as the President.

Top Indian leaders including President Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed their condolences at the demise of Queen Elizabeth II.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar visited the British High Commission in New Delhi on 12 September to convey India’s condolences. India also observed a day of national mourning on September 11. (UNI)