Governor-General of Australia Quentin Bryce attempted to travel to the funeral but found herself delayed in the United Arab Emirates on the day it was due to take place.
Gubernur Jenderal Australia Quentin Bryce berusaha terbang menghadiri acara pemakaman ini, tapi mengalami penundaan di Uni Emirat Arab pada hari ketika acara pemakaman tersebut dilaksanakan.