Trudeau attends Queen Elizabeth’s lying in state ahead of meeting King Charles III

Trudeau is one of many world leaders who are in London ahead of Monday's funeral, along with Canada's Gov. Gen Mary Simon, former governors generals and former prime ministers.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stopped to view Queen Elizabeth‘s casket ahead of a meeting with King Charles III in London.

Livestream footage from Westminster Hall briefly showed Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, as they stopped by the queen’s flag-draped coffin.

Trudeau is one of dozens of world leaders who are in London ahead of Monday’s royal funeral.

According to his agenda, Trudeau will sign a book of condolences for the monarch before having an audience with King Charles III later today.

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.

Canadian First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders will also attend the funeral, as will several Order of Canada recipients including former swimmer Mark Tewksbury and actress Sandra Oh.