Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie: Guest List For Day 4
Like in the past three days, selected dignitaries will join the general public at the Manhyia Palace to bid farewell to the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, as Asanteman observes the final burial rites.
They include the Presidency, Former Presidents, Former Vice Presidents and the Diplomatic Corps.
The final day of the burial rites will witness the laying to rest of the late Asantehemaa, with her ancestors at the royal mausoleum at Breman Abusuakruwa.
Today, Queen will remain in repose until 11 am to make way for a burial service at 3 pm.
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is the chief mourner, will precede a procession that will move the remains of the Queen to the Dwabrem grounds of the Manhyia Palace for the burial service.
The burial rites commenced on Monday, September 15.
The event has been joined by various dignitaries, either as groups or individuals, from across the country and beyond to commiserate with Asanteman and the King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
A key point to note is the institution of the restriction on outdoor movement effective 7 pm on September 18 to make way for the burial of Her Majesty.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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