To check whether that was Olena Zelenska on the balcony just now

[concernedrepurplehouse]

I think it was but I’m rubbish at recognising people

It could be - I didn't see it. I read she is attending the funeral tomorrow.

What balcony?

It was

It was. I am watching BBC News and it was confirmed she was there alongside other representatives from Ukraine ahead of the funeral

Yes, I just scrolled back to have a look. Also the Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK and another man and woman. All very respectful.

Thanks.the black clothes make everyone look quite anonymous.
I guess Zelensky can’t come having banned all males from leaving Ukraine…

More to the point, fighting a war is a pretty demanding job.

She was at Buck Palace earlier meeting Princess Of Wales

Yeah, don’t think that’s the only reason. He’s busy with more important things.

He did give leave to the Euro vision contestants who competed then went back to war so didn't ban every man from leaving. I wonder if hell leave Ukraine tonight, attend the funeral then go back sharpish.

He's got more important things to do than attend the Queens funeral.

The Russians would try to stop him getting back in….

Which balcony?

@DickDarstedly at Westminster Hall - to visit the queen's coffin - where the VIP guests get to stand