Ten ‘everyday’ Australians to travel to Queen’s funeral with Anthony Albanese

PM says the 10 guests represent Australian culture and values but dismisses questions about whether any of them support becoming a republic

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Ten everyday" Australian citizens from across all states and territories will travel with the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and governor general, David Hurley, to attend the London funeral of Queen Elizabeth II next week.

Albanese announced on Tuesday that, in addition to the invitations extended to Australia's heads of state, Buckingham Palace had wanted to invite 10 Australians who had made extraordinary contributions to their communities, and who represent Australian culture and values".

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