World leaders should avoid using private planes to travel to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral ceremonies in London, and buses will replace personal vehicles, the Politico portal reported Monday, citing official sources.
Funeral ceremonies for the monarch, who died last Thursday at the age of 96, will take place on September 19 at Westminster Abbey in London.
Representatives from around the world are expected in the British capital, engaged in a complex logistical operation for authorities who, according to US news portal Politico, have asked foreign leaders to use commercial flights and private travel “if possible”. avoid devices.
The use of helicopters “should be removed”, as should the use of personal vehicles: leaders from around the world must be transported on buses to Westminster, according to Foreign Office documents cited by Politico.
“See Joe Biden sitting on a bus?”a foreign ambassador in London told Politico.
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, always travels in the Air Force One plane and travels in an armored car known as “The Beast”.
On the other hand, only one representative per country, accompanied by his wife or husband, is allowed to enter the abbey, Politico reports, citing information in a note addressed to embassies on Sunday.
“Due to limited space at funerals and parallel events, no other family members, employees or advisers can enter”indicates the note.
On the day of the funeral, “for security reasons and changes in circulation” road, managers cannot travel in private vehicles “but on the buses that will be available”.
If, despite UK authorities’ recommendations, foreign leaders arrive on private planes, Heathrow airport will be unavailable “for private flights” and the devices will be sent to “less congested airports”.
Source: DN
