Cassis has accepted an invitation to attend the funeral, which will take place on September 19, according to the Keystone-SDA news agency.
Around 500 dignitaries are expected in Westminster Abbey for the funeral, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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When Queen Elizabeth II visited Switzerland
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Queen Elizabeth II made one official state visit to Switzerland in 1980 and it created a sensation.
Full details of the state funeralExternal link for Britain’s longest reigning monarch have not been revealed, but the BBC reports that full a service at Westminster Abbey is expected along with a cortege and military procession across London before a final family ceremony at a chapel in Windsor Castle.
Cassis met the Queen in April when he was in London for talks on a free trade agreement with former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. On Friday, a day after the Queen’s death, Cassis expressed his admiration for the Queen, calling her a “compass” that gave people a sense of direction in a confusing world.
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Switzerland and the House of Windsor
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The House of Windsor maintains a close relationship with Switzerland. Not politically, but rather privately. A look behind the scenes.
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Nemo brought the Eurovision Song Contest to Switzerland with a victory on Saturday evening in Malmö, Sweden. It is Switzerland's third victory in the history of the music contest.
Switzerland abstains from vote on Palestinian bid for full UN membership
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On Friday, Switzerland abstained from the vote at the General Assembly on granting the Palestinians new rights at the United Nations (UN).
Protein in abdominal fat could help shape obesity treatment
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The study analysed fat cells from different locations in the body, and found that those in the abdomen have unique properties.
North African asylum claims fall after rapid Swiss processing
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The accelerated procedure, now out of its test phase, has resulted in a significant drop in applications from North African countries.
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The artist's song "The Code" focuses on their journey as a nonbinary individual. It is one of the favourites to win this year's contest.
Switzerland and UK sign joint declaration to deepen bilateral ties
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President Ignazio Cassis and Prime Minister Boris Johnson inked an agreement to strengthen mutual cooperation in trade, finance, research and immigration.
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