The Viceroy of China and several members of the royal family: the guests of the royal debate Charles | World news
When King Charles will be crowned with his wife Camilla on May 6, there will be around 2,200 people. These will include members of the royal family, world leaders and foreign monarchs who will gather at Westminster Abbey to be part of the historic celebrations. But there are some surprising names on the guest list that are sure to raise eyebrows as they attend the party in London.
1. Michelle O’Neill
Michelle O’Neill- Sinn Fein’s vice president and leader in Northern Ireland- will attend the adoption but the invitation is highly controversial. In accepting the invitation, Michelle O’Neill said that she had accepted the invitation on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland “for whom the government is a special occasion.” However Michelle’s Sinn Fein-led council in Northern Ireland has refused to support celebrations marking Charles’s coronation. The leader has also been associated with the IRA, which was responsible for the 1979 bombing of Lord Mountbatten – King Charles’ mentor.
2. Han Zheng
Han Zheng, vice-president of China, will represent Beijing at the fair. Considered responsible for the crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, Han Zheng has come under fire for his handling of public demonstrations in the city in 2019 when thousands of pro-democracy protesters were arrested.
3. Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew was forced to leave public life in 2019 after being embroiled in a sex scandal, all of which he denied. But it is likely that Prince Andrew will be seen by Charles’ side amid the renaissance at Westminster Abbey as “the King has made it clear who he wants to represent the kingdom,” the Mirror reported.
4. Haitham bin Tariq
The current Sultan of Oman- Haitham bin Tariq- has ruled since the death of his cousin. Oxford-educated Haitham bin Tariq personally welcomed Charles and Camilla on a 2016 diplomatic visit to Oman but has been questioned about his record on handling his critics as many have been arrested and jailed for social media posts. the society is opposing the government.
5. Hassanal Bolkiah
Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah is the current longest reigning monarch in the world. But there has been controversy over the implementation of strict laws in the country which include death by stoning, amputation, and whipping for crimes such as prostitution.
6. King Abdullah II of Jordan
Following Pandora’s Books, the king of Jordan has been criticized as data shows how he secretly amassed a fortune worth more than £70m in the UK and US while imposing austerity measures and taxes on the people of the country.
