A reception at Buckingham Palace and an occasion hosted by the UK’s new International Secretary are among the many occasions Eire’s president and premier will attend across the Queen’s state funeral.
The historic funeral will likely be one of many uncommon events the place each the Irish president and Taoiseach are overseas on the similar time.
President Michael D Higgins and his spouse Sabina, together with Taoiseach Micheal Martin and his spouse Mary, will likely be among the many lots of of international dignitaries attending the funeral at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday morning.
With most international locations invited to ship their head of state or head of presidency, together with their spouses, it's believed that Eire’s four-strong delegation is uncommon.
Mr Martin may also be considered one of a number of world leaders that can meet Liz Truss forward of the state funeral.
He is because of arrive in London on Sunday morning for a gathering with the brand new Prime Minister at 10 Downing Avenue, the place he's anticipated to convey his condolences on the demise of the monarch.
Political points are additionally prone to be mentioned, though Downing Avenue has steered any conferences between political leaders will likely be extra of a chat than a bilateral session.
Afterwards, Mr Martin and Mr Higgins pays their respects on the Queen’s coffin which is mendacity in state at Westminster Corridor, and also will signal a e-book of condolence at Lancaster Home.
The King will host a reception for visiting heads of state at Buckingham Palace on Sunday night, which the Martins and Higginses are anticipated to attend.
Following the funeral, International Secretary James Cleverly will host a reception for international dignitaries at Church Home, subsequent to the abbey.
The Taoiseach will fly out of London on Monday afternoon on the Authorities jet, forward of his journey to the UN Common Meeting in New York.