The last of the world leaders to attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral are finally arriving.
But while the who's who of world politics is here in London, so too is the Kiwi contingent made up of New Zealanders from all walks of life.
They arrived in sadness but also in song at New Zealand's High Commission - Kiwis from all walks of life coming together to farewell the Queen.
Among the well-known faces were the Māori King and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. Former Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright is here too, and elated to be invited.
"We look back in history and we hear about gatherings for kings and queens and other notables and they're history, and I'm now part of this," she told Newshub.
Part of it too are everyday New Zealanders - not just heads of state and politicians. The New Zealand delegation here for the Queen's funeral comes from all walks of life, from Māoridom to the military to arts and culture.
Opera singer Aivale Cole had no idea she'd be invited, and couldn't believe it when she was.
"I was really shocked. I couldn't believe it but really honoured, really humbled and really proud to represent New Zealand," she said.
Elsewhere, world leaders are touching down in London every few minutes. Japan's Emperor is now here as are the leaders of South Africa, and Brazil.
Samoa's head of state too was seen paying his respects at the Palace of Westminster.
King Charles hosted a reception for these world leaders and Jacinda Ardern was unfazed by sharing canapes with the world's most powerful people.
"At the end of the day a group of humans at this point in time have a particular responsibility that means they're in the room. Much as you would expect at any reception, just people talking to one another," she said.
Talking that paused with a minute of silence across the UK last night on the eve of the Queen's final goodbye.
