How London is bracing for an ‘unprecedented’ security challenge: Queen's funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

How London is bracing for an ‘unprecedented’ security challenge: Queen's funeral

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday- the only monarch most Britons have known- is the biggest security operation London has ever seen as London's police chiefs find a way to balance the need to protect world's top leaders and the public who would come to pay their respects to the monarch. Queen Elizabeth's Funeral: A City of London police officer on duty. London's Mayor Sadiq Khan said that the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II is an “unprecedented" security challenge. Police spotters on rooftops, sniffer dogs on the streets, marine officers on the River Thames and mounted police on horseback will also add to the security during the funeral.

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From rooftop snipers to undercover officers: How UK security forces are preparing for King’s coronation
1 year, 8 months ago

From rooftop snipers to undercover officers: How UK security forces are preparing for King’s coronation

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The King’s coronation will be a “complex”, multi-pronged operation for …

Security operation surrounding Queen’s funeral ‘biggest the UK has ever seen’
2 years, 3 months ago

Security operation surrounding Queen’s funeral ‘biggest the UK has ever seen’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said “nothing can compare” with the “hugely …

London mayor Sadiq Khan's message to mourners after Queen's state funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

London mayor Sadiq Khan's message to mourners after Queen's state funeral

Hindustan Times  

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan thanked the mourners who traveled to London to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at the monarch's state funeral on Monday. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Crowds watch as the State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. “I want to thank the hundreds of thousands who came to London today and in …

Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is huge security challenge
2 years, 3 months ago

Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is huge security challenge

Associated Press  

LONDON — The funeral of the only monarch most Britons have known involves the biggest security operation London has ever seen. Mayor Sadiq Khan says Monday’s state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II is an “unprecedented” security challenge, with hundreds of thousands of people packing central London and a funeral guest list of 500 emperors, kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers and …

Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is huge security challenge
2 years, 3 months ago

Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is huge security challenge

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mayor Sadiq Khan says Monday’s state funeral for Queen …

Britain mounts its largest-ever security operation for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Britain mounts its largest-ever security operation for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

LA Times  

The queue of people wishing to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin has stretched five miles long at times. For London’s Metropolitan Police — the storied force also known as Scotland Yard — the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday promises to be a security challenge unlike any it has faced. “It’s probably the largest public-order type …

Rules issued for those wanting to pay respects to the queen
2 years, 3 months ago

Rules issued for those wanting to pay respects to the queen

Associated Press  

LONDON — People wanting to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state at the Houses of Parliament in London need to be prepared for a long wait. The rules were made public a day after thousands of people lined roads and bridges Sunday as a hearse carried the queen’s coffin across the Scottish countryside …

Policing operation ahead of Queen’s funeral will be ‘hugely complex’
2 years, 3 months ago

Policing operation ahead of Queen’s funeral will be ‘hugely complex’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A senior Metropolitan Police officer has said policing in the …

Queen’s funeral will be ‘biggest policing and protective operation the UK has ever mounted’
2 years, 4 months ago

Queen’s funeral will be ‘biggest policing and protective operation the UK has ever mounted’

The Independent  

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Operation London Bridge: Funeral plans of Queen Elizabeth II leaked for the first time
3 years, 4 months ago

Operation London Bridge: Funeral plans of Queen Elizabeth II leaked for the first time

Firstpost  

The 95-year-old monarch is said to be buried 10 days after she dies and her son and heir, Prince Charles, will embark on a tour of the UK before the burial is held London: Leaked documents have revealed for the first time on Friday the extent of the huge operation that will be launched in the hours and days after …

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