Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped to view Queen Elizabeth's casket and met with King Charles III in London on Saturday, as people from around the world gather ahead of the queen's funeral.
The royal family confirmed King Charles met with Trudeau as well as Anthony Albanese of Australia, Philip Davis of the Bahamas, Andrew Holness of Jamaica and New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern.The King's office also confirmed he met with governors general from across the world at a lunch reception.
Livestream footage from Westminster Hall briefly showed Trudeau and his wife as they stopped by the queen's flag-draped coffin.Canada's delegation to London also includes Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and her husband, former governors general Michaelle Jean and David Johnston, as well as former prime ministers Kim Campbell, Jean Chretien, Paul Martin and Stephen Harper.
Crowds were also heavy around Buckingham Palace and Green Park, where people have been laying floral tributes to the queen.
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