Actress Attends as Member of the Order of Canada alongside Prominent Figures
Sandra Oh, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Killing Eve, expressed her pride in representing Canada at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The 51-year-old star was part of the Canadian delegation, attending as a member of the Order of Canada, an honour she received for her significant contributions to the arts.
In Westminster Abbey, Oh was seen with fellow honourees, including musician Gregory Charles and Olympic gold medallist Mark Tewksbury. The actress later shared photos from the occasion and her time in London on Instagram, writing, “Proud to represent (Canada) w/ my fellow Order of Canada & Valour recipients @gregorycharlesofficiel, @marktewks, @palmerlp26 at Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II funeral at Westminster Abbey today.”
For the solemn occasion, Oh wore a black dress by Mayfair-based designer Roksanda, paired with a matching hat from Rachel Trevor Morgan. Her inclusion in the delegation was a recognition of her exceptional artistic career, which spans stage, television, and film both in Canada and internationally.
The Canadian delegation, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, also included figures such as Governor General Mary Simon, former prime ministers, and other notable public officials. Representing Canada’s military presence were members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and regiments from the Canadian Armed Forces, who joined their Commonwealth counterparts in the service.
Oh, born in Canada to Korean parents, has earned Emmy nominations for her portrayal of Dr Cristina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy and for her role as Eve Polastri in Killing Eve.
In addition to her participation in the funeral, Canada is marking the Queen’s passing with a national day of mourning and a commemorative ceremony at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. Other famous faces attending the funeral included adventurer Bear Grylls and actress Sophie Winkleman, known for Peep Show, who is married to Lord Freddie Windsor.
