Irene represents Marcos Jr. in queen’s funeral

NEW YORK – Irene Marcos Araneta represented her brother President Marcos in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth in London, Malacañang said yesterday.

Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said Araneta was accompanied by her spouse, Gregorio María Araneta III.

“Mrs. Irene Romualdez Marcos Araneta will be the President’s special representative who will attend the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” Angeles said in a statement.

“Mrs. Marcos-Araneta and her spouse will be attending the events for the State Funeral beginning with the lying-in-state of the Queen taking place today (Sept. 19),” she added.

Queen Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch in British history, died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96.

World leaders and prominent personalities gathered in London to pay their last respects to the queen, who reigned for 70 years.