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Ghana's Ashanti King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has been invited to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at London’s Westminster Abbey on Monday, reports say.
A local radio station has tweeted the invitation letter:
https://twitter.com/OpemsuoRadio/status/1570432119507148802
King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II ascended the throne in 1999 as the 16th ruler, or Asantehene.
The Asantehene is a revered figurehead for Ghana's largest ethnic group. However he is barred by the constitution from taking part in Ghanaian politics.
In 2018 he hosted then-Prince Charles at his at Manhiya palace. The prince is now King Charles III.
