Queen will miss Nelson Mandela's funeral and send Prince Charles in her place | Mail Online: "The Queen will not attend Nelson Mandela's funeral after being advised to scale back on long haul travel but send the Prince of Wales instead, it was confirmed today.Buckingham Palace said Prince Charles will represent the British monarchy at the memorial events in South Africa commemorating the Nobel Peace Prize-winner's life.
Prime Minister David Cameron said on Twitter today he will also fly out for the service.
The Queen, meanwhile, is expected to pay tribute to the revered statesman at a service at Westminster Abbey, after reluctantly making the decision not to fly to South Africa."
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