world leaders who He is expected to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II by bus in Collectively, according to a report, it was followed by a statement from the British government travel said plans for Foreign heads and their spouses will “vary” by country.
“Makeover for Leaders are different on Things like security risks, so we provide guidance and information “Through the embassies,” the prime minister’s spokeswoman, Liz Truss, told reporters. on Monday.
The statement came news website Politico reported that attendees were told to travel on commercial flights and be escorted private Buses arrive for service September 19 in Westminster Abbey, London.
As well as requesting not to do so use Their own vehicles to reach the country first state funeral in Approximately six decades, they have also advised against travel over London by helicopter website He said.
Instead, they will be bussed to the monastery from the site in West London, Politico reported, citing a official protocol A letter has been sent to foreign embassies.
“Tighter security measures and road restrictions” were cited as reasons, but the alleged terms raised eyebrows, with one The foreign ambassador residing in London tells websiteCan you imagine Joe Biden? on The bus?
In response to a question about US President Biden’s report plansThe prime minister, official spokesperson added: “That would be a question for United States and how They prefer the president’s travel and I think that’s well documented.”
Presidents of the United States travel for a long time-distance on Air Force One – usually one of Two custom Boeing 747s – and then use Marine One helicopter and armored limousine dubbed “The Beast” for a spin.
meticulously planned
About 500 foreign dignitaries are expected to attend the event, a source at the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs and Development told AFP (AFP) that officials are launching a “large-scale operation”.
“The logistics have been meticulously planned to try to make it as smooth as possible for Attendees “Source added.
state funeral first since that of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1965, will be one of The largest security and logistical operations Britain has ever undertaken.
in thousands of Police officers from all over the country will be transported to London to help Huge management crowds is expected.
Beside world leaders and members of the royal family, up to a million people It is expected to come down on Streets of capital during the four-day period leading up To the funeral, when the queen’s coffin lies in State in Parliament.
Visit global Leaders can attend to lie-in-the country and sign A condolence book at Lancaster House soon after, according to leaked Document quoted by Politico.
they will also be able to deliver a tribute of the late queen of up To three minutes, which will be recorded for The mediaHe Said.
It is said that King Charles III will host a reception at Buckingham Palace for overseas leaders on eve of Funeral.
