Ghana  Ashanti King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II had been invited to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at London’s Westminster Abbey on Monday, stated in report.

A local radio station has tweeted the invitation letter.

King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II ascended the throne in 1999 as the 16th ruler, or Asantehene.

The Asantehene is a revered figurehead for Ghana largest ethnic group. However he is barred by the constitution from taking part in Ghanaian politics.

In 2018 he hosted then Prince Charles at his at Manhiya palace. The prince is now King Charles III.