“Only two officials & Doctor joined the official entourage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II” President’s Media Division said in a statement.

First Lady Maithri Wickramasinghe and Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardena had travelled to the UK on their personal expense,  President’s office said.

Clarification of the false information published in relation to the President’s visit to the United Kingdom.

It is observed that some parliamentarians and social media are trying to mislead the public by spreading false and incorrect information about the delegation representing Sri Lanka at the funeral ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II held at Westminster Abbey in Britain.

Based on the official invitation received for this occasion, only President’s Private Secretary Sandra Perera and President’s Director on International Relations Dinouk Colombage joined the official delegation along with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe. In addition, the President’s official doctor attended.

First Lady Senior Professor Maithree Wickramasinghe participated the tour at her personal expense and Presidential Advisor on Climate Change and Deputy Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Ruwan Wijewardene also joined the Sri Lankan Diaspora meeting held yesterday (19) while on a private visit to the United Kingdom.