Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Why is Killing Eve actor Sandra Oh at the Queen’s funeral?

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star took part in procession as part of service of mourning

Isobel Lewis
Monday 19 September 2022 11:29 BST
Comments
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin carried from Westminster Hall ahead of state funeral

Sandra Oh is in attendance at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the Canadian delegation.

The Killing Eve star participated in a procession of national honours as part of the service at Westminster Abbey on Monday (19 September) morning, as the nation mourns the death of the monarch after her 70-year reign.

Oh joined the delegation as a member of the Order of Canada alongside musician Gregory Charles and Olympic gold medallist swimmer Mark Tewksbury.

The actor, who was born in Canada to Korean parents, was granted the honour in June 2022.

Canada’s delegation at the funeral was led by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. It also includes governor general Mary Simon, as well as former prime ministers and governor-generals.

The group departed for the UK on Friday (16 Septemeber).

Details of the delegation were made public on Thursday (15 September) during a special address given by Trudeau during a special session of Canada’s House of Commons.

The day of the Queen’s funeral is also being marked in Canada with a national day of mourning.

Follow along with all the live updates from the Queen’s funeral here.

Additional reporting by Press Association.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in