To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders

Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications

Not now
OK
Advert
Advert
Advert

Joe Biden sat 14 rows back in aisle seat at Queen's funeral

Daisy Phillipson

Published 
| Last updated 

Joe Biden sat 14 rows back in aisle seat at Queen's funeral

Featured Image Credit: Twitter/CNN

Joe Biden might be the president of one of the most powerful countries in the world, but it seems that doesn't count for much when it comes the British monarchy.

As diplomats and world leaders took their seats at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's funeral today (19 September), people noticed that the POTUS and his wife Jill have been placed 14 rows back.

Biden flew to the UK on Saturday night in his Air Force One jet before being transported through London in his armoured limo nicknamed 'The Beast' amid a huge motorcade.

Advert

But when they finally made if to their destination, Biden and the First Lady weren't exactly given front row seats.

Loading…

As outlined by The Telegraph, the US President is in the aisle seat 14 rows back of a section allocated to global heads of state.

He is placed behind Polish President Andrzej Duda and in front of Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala.

Advert

The outlet went on to say that Jill is sat besides Switzerland President Ignazio Cassis for the hour-long service, which started today at 11am.

Alongside those who bagged an invite to the historic event, it's predicted that a whopping 4.1 billion people are tuning in to the livestream.

US President Joe Biden has been given an aisle seat 14 rows back. Credit: PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo
US President Joe Biden has been given an aisle seat 14 rows back. Credit: PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo

The Queen's death was announced by the Royal Family on Thursday (8 September).

Advert

Following the ceremony, she will be buried on the grounds of Windsor Castle alongside her late husband Prince Philip.

After passing away in April 2021, he was buried in the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel. However, he is expected to be moved so he can be laid to rest next to his wife of 73 years.

Prior to the big day, Vahagn Khachaturyan, the Armenian President, appeared to break protocol when he was seen posing for a picture in front of the Queen’s coffin.

Just like the funeral, officials from around the world headed to Westminster Hall as the late monarch was lying in state for four days.

Advert

As Khachaturyan paid his respects from the VIP walkway, an aide seemingly took his photo on a mobile phone. 

The Armenian president appeared to break protocol when he was seen posing for a picture inside Westminster Hall. Credit: BBC
The Armenian president appeared to break protocol when he was seen posing for a picture inside Westminster Hall. Credit: BBC

Government guidance states that people shouldn’t photograph, film or use mobile phones inside the Palace of Westminster.

The Queen’s Lying-in-State information page notes: "Film, photograph, or use mobile phones or other handheld devices in the security search area and the Palace of Westminster."

Advert

Perhaps he didn't get the memo? UNILAD has approached Khachaturyan’s office for comment.

If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677

Topics: News, The Queen, Joe Biden, World News, UK News, Royal Family

Daisy Phillipson
More like this
Advert
Advert
Advert

Chosen for YouChosen for You

Community

People are losing their minds trying to find the snow leopard in this picture

11 minutes ago

Most Read StoriesMost Read

12-billion-year-old body of water discovered floating in space

a day ago