The Kremlin has said Vladimir Putin, Russian president, is not planning on going to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov said this in his daily press briefing on Friday.
Although “Russians respected her for her wisdom,” Peskov said, Putin’s attendance at the Queen’s funeral “is not being considered”.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands on Thursday afternoon marking the end of an era in the United Kingdom.
Her death, which was announced by Buckingham Palace, attracted glowing tributes from global leaders, who described her in glowing terms.
The crown passes immediately to her son and heir Charles, who will officially be known as King Charles III.