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.
Is reforming the Swiss pension system still possible, and if so, how?
Solutions still need to be found to meet the challenge of an ageing population and to improve the pensions of low-paid workers, the majority of whom are women.
New European space tech centre in Switzerland launches its first project
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The European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI), launched in collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), is to be located in the immediate vicinity of the PSI in northern Switzerland.
Swiss Federal Railways launches campaign for safety on public transport
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The Swiss Federal Railways is launching a campaign for greater respect and safety on public transport, with posters to go up in stations and on trains starting next week.
Swiss scientists to use AI for improved weather and climate forecasts
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MeteoSwiss and the Swiss Data Science Center have signed a four-year agreement to make greater use of AI in meteorology and climatology going forward.
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Prices of owner-occupied homes rose in the third quarter of 2024 by 0.5%, with inflation affecting both apartments and single-family houses, says the Federal Statistical Office.
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The honey harvest is projected to be lower than usual this year, as Swiss beekeepers report harvesting an average of just 16kg of honey per bee colony.
More young refugees in Switzerland following vocational training
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More than half of young refugees and temporarily admitted persons between the ages of 16 and 25 are now in training. This is significantly more than five years ago.
One in five Swiss children suffers psychological abuse at home
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In Switzerland, one in five children suffers psychological violence, and one in three has witnessed psychological violence between parents, says the association Kinderschutz Schweiz.
Swiss government minister breaks silence over Trump remarks controversy
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Transport Minister Albert Rösti explained himself in a television interview on Sunday evening, after being called out for expressing support for Donald Trump.
Swiss Covid expert calls for caution on vaccination recommendations
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The head of the vaccination commission would be “even more cautious today” when it comes to Covid-19 vaccination recommendations.
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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