A who's who of global leadership will descend on London on Monday for what will be one of the most significant events of the 21st century.
International media have been reporting every detail of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral - from the royal protocol beforehand, to the large queues forming of people wanting to see the former monarch lying in state, to the supposed ban on private jets and cars - and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's attendance has not gone unnoticed.
The Kiwi has been mentioned across most major British media as being among the world leaders confirmed as guests, including featuring prominently in The Times and Daily Mail's coverage. Many of the outlets have made note of the nearly 24-hour journey Ardern and her delegation will have to make to reach the northern hemisphere city.
Ardern confirmed on Tuesday that she would attend the funeral alongside the Māori King, Kiingi Tūheitia, former Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright, Victoria Cross for New Zealand recipient, Bill (Willie) Apiata and former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Sir Don McKinnon. Current Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro will also attend.
"Queen Elizabeth II was our longest serving Sovereign and was much loved and admired," Jacinda Ardern said. "It is a privilege to attend the funeral alongside other New Zealanders from different walks of life to pay our respects on behalf of all New Zealanders.
"The broad range of New Zealand's representation is a testament to the Queen's long-standing relationship and engagement with our country."
More than 500 leaders and representatives have been invited to attend the ceremony at Westminster Abbey. One UK government source told the Independent it was the "biggest international event we have hosted in decades" and the equivalent of organising hundreds of state visits in days.
The logistical and security challenges such an event poses mean some world leaders could be arriving at the solemn occasion by less luxurious means than they are used to.
It was reported by Politico on Tuesday that foreign heads of state and other dignitaries were being asked to travel to the funeral via a bus instead of using state cars "because of tight security and road restrictions". They're also being asked to travel to London via commercial flights rather than private jets to not overwhelm Heathrow Airport with traffic.
The suggestion that leaders bus to the event led to some ridicule, with Politico reporting one foreign ambassador as saying: "Can you imagine Joe Biden on the bus?"
The Evening Standard has since reported that Biden will in fact not have to group up other with other world leaders. The US President has apparently been granted an exception on security grounds and will use the well-known armour-plated Cadillac called 'The Beast' to make his way to the momentous occasion. Others thought to have gained exemptions include the Japanese Emperor, the French President and the President of Israel.
The Guardian said the suggestion of foreign leaders travelling via bus was just guidance and that arrangements for different leaders will vary.
Regardless of the vehicle they use to get to the funeral, at least they'll be there. The leaders of Russia, Belarus and Myanmar haven't been invited to the funeral - presumably because they're currently involved in a war or responsible for a coup - while Iran has only been asked to be represented on an ambassadorial level.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who has sent condolences to the British Royal Family, is not yet confirmed to attend. He is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in coming days.
Others attending the funeral include numerous kings and queens of European states, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
