Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his companion Jodie Haydon have arrived at Westminster Abbey.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives on the abbey.Credit score:Reuters/Pool
As prime minister of a realm nation Albanese is likely one of the final heads of state to reach. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have entered the Abbey.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives at Westminster Abbey.Credit score:AP
Albanese is sporting a swimsuit by MJ Bale and Haydon is sporting a costume by Karen Gee. Her hat is by Jane Lambert.
Earlier on Monday Albanese instructed Melbourne radio he had been struck by a “sense of historical past” when he visited the Abbey on Sunday to witness the Queen mendacity in state.
“It was a really solemn event, and it was very emotional,” Albanese instructed ABC radio host Virginia Trioli.
“You possibly can really feel the emotion from individuals as they had been submitting by means of. And it was an vital second in historical past as nicely to recognise that the Queen was mendacity in state, having served for 70 years as a monarch, however having lived a really full life for her 96 years.“
Governor-Basic David Hurley and his spouse, Linda, are additionally attending the service.
