Princess Anne joins world leaders at late president's state funeral

Princess Anne joins world leaders at late president's state funeral

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 26/02/2024

- 12:44

The Princess Royal represented the British Royal Family at the funeral in Namibia

  • Princess Anne attended President Hage Geingob's funeral
  • The late president passed away on February 4, 2024
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Princess Anne joined world leaders at a late president's state funeral in Namibia over the weekend.

The Princess Royal, 73, could be seen signing a book of condolence for Namibia's late President Hage Geingob, who died at the age of 82.


Leaders from Africa and Europe came together to pay their respects at the state funeral on Sunday.

The Princess Royal arrived in the capital Windhoek on Saturday to attend the memorial and burial.

Princess Anne

Princess Anne attended a state funeral in Namibia

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Anne represented her brother King Charles by honouring the life of the African politician, who passed away earlier this month.

The late President Hage Geingob died in a hospital while receiving medical treatment for cancer.

He was surrounded by his wife, Monica Geingos, and his children.

Geingob was buried in the country's Heroes' Acre cemetery on Sunday following a memorial service on Saturday.

Funeral of Namibia's President Hage Geingob

President Hage Geingob was laid to rest on Sunday

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After the service, Princess Anne travelled to Casa Rosalia, the late president's private residence, where she offered her condolences.

The Princess Royal, dressed all in black, signed a condolence book in front of a portrait of the late president which was surrounded by candles and flowers.

Anne was also pictured sitting down on a sofa, speaking to Geingob's widow on Saturday.

The princess joined representatives from 27 countries for Geingob's state funeral.

President Hage Geingob

President Hage Geingob was president between 2015 and 2024

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Namibians gather to pay last respects to late President Hage Geingob

Namibians gather to pay last respects to late President Hage Geingob

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She accessorised with a gold ribbon knot brooch, set with 12 diamonds, which has been in the royal's jewellery collection for five decades.

The Princess Royal was first seen wearing the brooch at Buckingham Palace in February 1969.

It is not known how long Princess Anne will be in Namibia, or how her future engagements for the week will be impacted.

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