THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Many of the political titans who have dominated British politics for more than 40 years are set to be present in St Paul’s Cathedral next week to pay their final respects to Baroness Thatcher.
All surviving members of Lady Thatcher’s Cabinets - including Lord Heseltine and Lord Howe – have been invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, which will see more than 2,000 people mourn the loss of the former prime minister.
Foreign politicians including former South Africa leader FW de Klerk and former US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton have also been invited.
From the world of arts, singer Dame Shirley Bassey and composer Lord Lloyd-Webber will be attending the service. Jeremy Clarkson, the Top Gear presenter, will also be at the funeral.
Number 10 said the guest list had been drawn up by Lady Thatcher's family and representatives with the assistance of the Government and the Conservative Party.
More than 2,000 invitations are expected to be printed today and sent out tomorrow. » | Peter Dominiczak, Political Correspondent | Thursday, April 11, 2013
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