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Written question asked by Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 19 April 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 May 2023. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 May 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government from which countries the Heads of State have not been invited to attend His Majesty The King's Coronation.

Answer

Invitations were issued to the Heads of State of all nations with whom the UK has full diplomatic relations, with a small number of exceptions. Realms and Overseas Territories also received invitations in line with their constitutional arrangements. Invitations were not issued to Afghanistan, Belarus, Myanmar, Russia, Syria, Iran and Venezuela. Invitations were issued at London Head of Mission level to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Nicaragua.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7281
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Heads of state Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Link
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