The 10 Aussies invited to the Queen's funeral
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that 10 Aussies will be joining him in the UK for the Queen’s funeral.
Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on September 8 while under medical supervision due to her deteriorating health.
Mr Albanese explained that the palace put out a request for “everyday citizens who make contributions to their local communities”.
On the list is Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott, horse trainer Chris Waller, Valmai Dempsey – the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year, Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann – 2021 Senior Australian of the Year, Shanna Whan – the 2022 Local Hero of the Year.
Also on the list is Saba Abraham – a local hero from Queensland, Kim Smith – a local hero from Tasmania, Trudy Lin- the 2022 Young Australian of the Year, Danny Abdallah – a co-creator of i4give Day and Foundation, and Professor Helen Milroy – the 2021 Western Australian of the Year.
The 10 Aussies will travel with Mr Albanese and the Governor-General and their partners on a VIP plane to the UK.
When they arrive, they will meet with the acting High Commissioner Lynette Wood.
“The Australians who have been invited I think embody an extraordinary contribution to our nation,” Mr Albanese said.
Leaders from nearby Pacific Islands have been invited to join Mr Albanese on the flight to London.
Correction: An earlier version of this story indicated that the partners of the 10 Aussies would attend the Queen's funeral. This has now been rectified to indicate that only the partners of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley will be in attendance.
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