JOE Biden might need to catch a shuttle bus to the Queen’s funeral, leaked paperwork recommend.
The US President confirmed at present he’ll attend with spouse Jill however they may have to affix different VIPs on a fleet of coaches as limos will reportedly be banned beneath tight safety.
A hoop of metal of police snipers is surrounding the Queen’s coffinCredit: Getty
Heads of state have been informed they can not use their very own state automobiles, requested to reach on business flights and banned from utilizing helicopters, reviews Politico.
As a substitute they may go away their automobiles at a location in West London, be pushed to the service after which shuttled again following a reception, leaked communications recommend.
One overseas ambassador primarily based in London moaned on a WhatsApp message this morning: “Are you able to think about Joe Biden on a bus?”
It comes after a no-fly zone was accredited over the capital as authorities gear up for what is alleged to be the most important ever safety operation within the UK.
Police snipers have been noticed on rooftops as senior Her Majesty’s coffin arrived in Edinburgh at present watched by Princess Anne and Prince Andrew.
In the meantime elite SAS troops are reportedly being deployed and 10,000 law enforcement officials shall be on obligation to throw a hoop of metal round London subsequent week.
MI6 and GCHQ spooks are additionally mentioned to be engaged on safety preparations as 2,000 VIPs arrive for the funeral.
The leaked communication by the International, Commonwealth and Growth Workplace revealed world leaders have been requested to journey on business flights the place potential.
Anybody who insists on travelling by non-public jet should land at smaller airports as a result of Heathrow shall be unavailable.
Helicopter transfers between airports and venues are additionally reportedly banned because of the variety of flights working on the time.
Solely leaders and their partner or accomplice shall be invited attributable to restricted house and they are going to be compelled to go away their non-public state autos behind.
Those that can’t attend can nominate one other official to go on their behalf.
The FCDO mentioned in its communication it “regrets that, due to restricted house on the state funeral service and related occasions, no different members of the principal visitor’s household, employees or entourage could also be admitted”.
It isn’t clear whether or not these guidelines will apply to Mr Biden and First Woman Jill.
One earlier visits to Britain, US presidents have flown into Stansted airport on Air Power One.
They’ve then continued their journey on the Marine One chopper or bombproof “Beast” limousine accompanied by dozens of bodyguards.
Final yr on the G7 summit in Cornwall, Mr Biden introduced two large limousines and 400 Secret Service brokers.
The White Home at present confirmed Mr Biden and spouse Jill will attend the funeral subsequent Monday.
King Charles III will host a reception for all abroad leaders at Buckingham Palace on the night earlier than the funeral, the doc additionally revealed.
They’ll go to the Queen mendacity in state and signal a condolence guide at Lancaster Home afterwards.
There they’ll additionally ship tributes of as much as three minutes which shall be recorded for the media.
International Secretary James Cleverley shall be internet hosting their reception after the service.
Her Majesty’s physique arrived in Edinburgh this afternoon after leaving Balmoral for the final time.
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