I agree, but the lack of Germany's present or past head of state is (mildly) insulting. Adding the head of the House of Hohenzollern would be a nice touch.
LOL, well, they are in no position to represent the nation. We are not a monarchy.
President Rau is handing over his office to the elected and designated successor Mr. Horst Köhler on July 1st. I guess both are busy, but I don´t really know.
I just heard it: Schröder participates at the Funeral Ceremony for Reagan. The Federal President is having his last dinner with the Governors of the 16 states on Friday, so he cannot attend.