Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday departed Abuja for London where he will represent Nigeria at a number of events on Sunday and Monday, including the State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

Prof. Osinbajo, according to a statement by by is Spokesman, Laolu Akande, will join members of the Royal Family and world leaders at the events.

Other eminent global leaders expected include members of the Commonwealth, Heads of State, Governors-General, Prime Ministers, and foreign royal families at the ceremonies.

The ceremonies include the funeral service scheduled to hold at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth ll was the Head of the Commonwealth and the longest serving British monarch. She passed on at 96 on the 8th of September this year at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. 

According to the statement, the Vice President will be among guests and dignitaries to be received by King Charles lll and Queen Consort Camilla, at a reception in Buckingham Palace, tomorrow, Sunday. 

“Earlier on that day, the VP will hold a bilateral meeting with the UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly.

The Vice President is expected to return back to Nigeria after Monday's State Funeral.