Jill Biden arrives solo in London for King Charles' coronation
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First Lady Jill Biden is in London for the coronation of King Charles II on Saturday, dispatched by President Joe Biden to represent the United States.
No American president has ever attended a British coronation. The first lady is traveling with Finnegan Biden, one of her granddaughters. Jill Biden was just 2 years old when Elizabeth was crowned in June 1953. Queen Elizabeth II held the throne for seven decades until her death in September at age 96.
While in London, the first lady is engaging in some soft diplomacy. She spent part of Friday at No. 10 Downing St., the prime minister's official residence, meeting with Akshata Murty, the wife of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The women also planned to meet with veterans and their families participating in a health and wellness program.