Beatrix and Mabel to Annans funeral

Princess Beatrix and Princess Mabel attend the state funeral of Kofi Annan, the former secretary general of the United Nations, in Ghana on Thursday.

The former UN General maintained particularly good relations with the Dutch royal family. He worked closely with Princess Mabel at The Elders. Annan was the seventh Secretary General of the Peoples' Organization from 1997 to 2006 and in 2001 he received the Nobel Peace Prize.

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana decided in consultation with Annan's family to a state funeral 'as befits his status as a diplomat, statesman and world icon. 'The current secretary-general of the UN, Antonio Guterres, will also attend the ceremony, along with many heads of state and government leaders.

The mortal remains of Annan are expected on Monday in Ghana, after which the public gets the opportunity to say goodbye to the Accra International Conference Center. The demonstration takes place on Thursday afternoon in private circles, President Nana Akufo-Addo said.