Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday will be attended by more than 70 heads of government from around the world and poses the city’s biggest security challenge for Britain since World War II.
on Monday will be attended by more than 70 heads of government from around the world and poses the city’s biggest security challenge for Britain since World War II.
On Monday, snipers will be stationed on rooftops, surveillance drones will fly overhead and 10,000 uniformed police officers will be on duty, with thousands of plainclothes officers among the crowd. For days, police with bomb-sniffing dogs have been patrolling key areas. Private security guards will assist with crowd control.Police from every corner of the country have arrived to help. From the Welsh Cavalry to the Royal Air Force, more than 2,500 uniformed military personnel will be on hand.
A special unit called the Fixated Threat Assessment Center is monitoring “fixated” people — those identified as having potentially dangerous obsessions with the royal family.meds? Are you going to London this weekend?’” said Simon Morgan, a retired London police officer who served from 2007 to 2013 as personal protection officer for the queen and other members of her family, including her son, now-King Charles III.
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako plan to be there, along with about two dozen kings, queens, princes and princess — from places including Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier are coming. So are New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward Honor Queen in Uniform at Westminster VigilQueen Elizabeth II will be honored with two vigils as her coffin lies in state at Westminster Hall before her funeral — details
Weiterlesen »
Harry and Meghan Invited to Join Charles, World Leaders on Eve of FuneralPrince Harry and Meghan Markle will join other senior royals to greet world leaders one day before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral — details
Weiterlesen »
Man Arrested for Attempting to Rush Queen Elizabeth II’s Coffin: ReportsA man was reportedly arrested after causing a 'disturbance' while visiting Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Westminster Hall. Details:
Weiterlesen »
Fact or Fiction: UK hospitals canceling some surgeries, cancer treatments due to Queen Elizabeth's funeral?A story you may have seen claims hospitals in the UK are canceling so-called non-urgent appointments because of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
Weiterlesen »
McDonald’s to close all its UK restaurants Monday to honor the Queen’s funeralMcDonald's announced that it will close all UK restaurants on Monday, September 19 as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral.
Weiterlesen »