Political leaders and other dignitaries to gather for David Trimble’s funeral

The front page of the order of service for the funeral of former Northern Ireland first minister and UUP leader David Trimble at Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church, Lisburn. Photograph: Liam McBurney / PA WirePolitical leaders and other dignitaries will join family and friends of peace process architect David Trimble at his funeral service early on Monday afternoon.

President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and British prime minister Boris Johnson are among those expected to attend the funeral at Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church in Lisburn on Monday afternoon.On Tuesday, the Stormont Assembly will reconvene for a special sitting to pay tribute to Mr Trimble.

Last week books of condolence for the veteran politician were opened in several cities and towns across Northern Ireland. Former UK and Irish prime ministers Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, both of whom were involved in the intensive Good Friday negotiations, also hailed his peacebuilding legacy.

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