Police stand guard outside Buckingham Palace in London on Saturday. AFP
Police stand guard outside Buckingham Palace in London on Saturday. AFP
Police stand guard outside Buckingham Palace in London on Saturday. AFP
Police stand guard outside Buckingham Palace in London on Saturday. AFP

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Police operation before Queen's funeral will be 'hugely complex'

London police will focus on managing crowds wanting to pay respects to queen, says senior Met officer

Soraya Ebrahimi
Soraya Ebrahimi

September 11, 2022

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Policing in London in the run-up to the queen’s funeral will be a “hugely complex operation”, a senior Metropolitan Police officer has said.

Hundreds of extra officers had been called in as thousands descended on the capital after the monarch’s death, deputy assistant commissioner Stuart Cundy said on Sunday.

A huge number of mourners are expected to queue for hours, including overnight, to pay their respects to the queen as she lies in state.

That is expected to start on Wednesday and officers are likely to be concerned with managing the crowds.

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Leaders from around the globe will also travel to the UK for the state funeral on Monday, meaning security will be of greater concern.

“Our role is to ensure this is going to be a safe and a secure set of events," Mr Cundy said.

“Our policing operation is hugely complex, with a huge amount of detail within it, as you can well imagine.

“So we’re always mindful of all manner of different potential things that might occur.

"We know that not just the eyes of the United Kingdom but the world will be on London at this point in time.”

London sites most famously associated with Queen Elizabeth II – in pictures

Almost a century ago, the future queen was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, near to Berkeley Square. PA
Almost a century ago, the future queen was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, near to Berkeley Square. PA
Buckingham Palace was one of Queen Elizabeth II's official residences. It is one of the most famous buildings in the world. Photo: Ronan O'Connell
Buckingham Palace was one of Queen Elizabeth II's official residences. It is one of the most famous buildings in the world. Photo: Ronan O'Connell
The Palace of Westminster is the home of the British Parliament. Photo: Ronan O'Connell
The Palace of Westminster is the home of the British Parliament. Photo: Ronan O'Connell
Alongside Buckingham Palace, the magnificent Westminster Abbey is intrinsically linked to Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Ronan O'Connell
Alongside Buckingham Palace, the magnificent Westminster Abbey is intrinsically linked to Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Ronan O'Connell
Westminster Abbey was the setting for many of the most significant moments in the queen's life, including her wedding. Photo: Ronan O'Connell
Westminster Abbey was the setting for many of the most significant moments in the queen's life, including her wedding. Photo: Ronan O'Connell
For 70 years the queen presided over the Royal Collection, which is displayed in museums across the UK, including the V&A. Photo: Ronan O'Connell
For 70 years the queen presided over the Royal Collection, which is displayed in museums across the UK, including the V&A. Photo: Ronan O'Connell
St Paul's Cathedral was the setting for countless services and memorials attended by the queen during her life. Photo: Dan Kitwood
St Paul's Cathedral was the setting for countless services and memorials attended by the queen during her life. Photo: Dan Kitwood

Members of the public are being encouraged to engage with police and speak to them if they have any concerns.

“This is a point in time for everybody to remember Her late Majesty the Queen, to pay respects, and I think also to celebrate the long life of public service which she demonstrated," Mr Cundy said.

“As a police officer, we swear a solemn oath and it’s a real privilege to be serving His Majesty the King.

"The Met is well prepared and people will already have seen significant policing presence of my colleagues here in London, and that will continue to build over the coming days.

“We’re working closely with other police forces here in London, and many other partners and other agencies that are involved in the many events that will take place from now leading up to the state funeral on Monday.”

Worldwide tributes to Queen Elizabeth - in pictures

A tribute to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II appears on a Nasdaq hoarding in Times Square, New York, after she died aged 96. Reuters
A tribute to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II appears on a Nasdaq hoarding in Times Square, New York, after she died aged 96. Reuters
The statue of Christ The Redeemer bears the colours of Britain's flag in honour of the late queen, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP
The statue of Christ The Redeemer bears the colours of Britain's flag in honour of the late queen, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP
The American flag flies at half-mast at Capitol Hill in Washington. AP
The American flag flies at half-mast at Capitol Hill in Washington. AP
The Empire State Building is lit in purple and silver in celebration of the life of the late queen. AP
The Empire State Building is lit in purple and silver in celebration of the life of the late queen. AP
Queen Elizabeth's royal cypher is projected onto the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada. Reuters
Queen Elizabeth's royal cypher is projected onto the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada. Reuters
A tribute to the queen is projected onto the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Reuters
A tribute to the queen is projected onto the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Reuters
A man bows at the gate of the British Embassy in Tokyo. AP
A man bows at the gate of the British Embassy in Tokyo. AP
People gather around a statue of the queen at Government House in Brisbane, Australia. EPA
People gather around a statue of the queen at Government House in Brisbane, Australia. EPA
A member of the public signs the condolence book at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia. EPA
A member of the public signs the condolence book at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia. EPA
Flags are seen at half-mast on the Sydney Harbour ridge as a mark of mourning and respect for Queen Elizabeth. Getty
Flags are seen at half-mast on the Sydney Harbour ridge as a mark of mourning and respect for Queen Elizabeth. Getty
Petrin Lookout Tower in Prague, the Czech Republic, is lit in British colours in honour of Queen Elizabeth. AP
Petrin Lookout Tower in Prague, the Czech Republic, is lit in British colours in honour of Queen Elizabeth. AP
Gregg Donovan lights a candle at a memorial at Ye Olde King's Head British restaurant in Santa Monica, California. EPA
Gregg Donovan lights a candle at a memorial at Ye Olde King's Head British restaurant in Santa Monica, California. EPA
The Tel Aviv Municipality building is decked in the colours of the British flag as a sign of solidarity to the British royal family. AFP
The Tel Aviv Municipality building is decked in the colours of the British flag as a sign of solidarity to the British royal family. AFP
A moment of silence is observed for Queen Elizabeth before a US Open semi-final tennis match between France's Caroline Garcia and Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in New York. AP
A moment of silence is observed for Queen Elizabeth before a US Open semi-final tennis match between France's Caroline Garcia and Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in New York. AP
The Union Jack flies at half-mast at the British Embassy in Paris. AFP
The Union Jack flies at half-mast at the British Embassy in Paris. AFP
A man pays his respects in front of the British Embassy in Berlin, Germany. EPA
A man pays his respects in front of the British Embassy in Berlin, Germany. EPA
The queen's image appears on a screen during a Uefa Europa League match between Lazio and Feyenoord in Rome, Italy. Getty
The queen's image appears on a screen during a Uefa Europa League match between Lazio and Feyenoord in Rome, Italy. Getty
Messages of condolences and floral tributes are left at the gates of Government House in Sydney, Australia. EPA
Messages of condolences and floral tributes are left at the gates of Government House in Sydney, Australia. EPA
The American flag flies at half-mast over the White House. AP
The American flag flies at half-mast over the White House. AP
The Union Flag at the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi at half-mast. Victor Besa / The National
The Union Flag at the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi at half-mast. Victor Besa / The National
A picture of the late Queen Elizabeth II illuminates a tower in Kuwait City. AFP
A picture of the late Queen Elizabeth II illuminates a tower in Kuwait City. AFP
Flowers are laid near a statue of the queen inside the retired ocean liner 'Queen Elizabeth Two', docked at Port Rashid in Dubai. EPA
Flowers are laid near a statue of the queen inside the retired ocean liner 'Queen Elizabeth Two', docked at Port Rashid in Dubai. EPA
A worker carries mourners' flowers in the British Embassy in Cairo, Egypt. AP
A worker carries mourners' flowers in the British Embassy in Cairo, Egypt. AP
Amos Ndegwa sits in front of the condolence book in the Treetops Hotel in which Queen Elizabeth stayed the night her father George VI died in 1952, in Aberdare National Park, Kenya. Reuters
Amos Ndegwa sits in front of the condolence book in the Treetops Hotel in which Queen Elizabeth stayed the night her father George VI died in 1952, in Aberdare National Park, Kenya. Reuters
Portraits of the queen in Tottenham Court Road tube station in London. AFP
Portraits of the queen in Tottenham Court Road tube station in London. AFP

Mr Cundy said the force was prepared for the visit by world leaders for the funeral.

“Part of our policing operation, and we have much experience with this here in the Met Police, is to protect key individuals that may be coming at different points in time, but particularly to the state funeral on Monday," he said.

"Undoubtedly that will be many people, many significant individuals from across the world.

"But we have excellent protection officers that will be working with other colleagues to ensure that there’s a safe and secure environment for people to come and pay their respects and to remember that life and public service of Her late Majesty the Queen."

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Torque: 240Nm

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The flights

Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.

The hotels

Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.

The tours

A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages. 

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Price, base / as tested Dh100,000 (estimate)

Engine 2.4L four-cylinder 

Gearbox Nine-speed automatic 

Power 184bhp at 6,400rpm

Torque 237Nm at 3,900rpm

Fuel economy, combined 9.4L/100km

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  • September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
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  • October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
  • November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
  • December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
  • February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.
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Torque: 1470Nm N/A rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 8.6L/100km

On sale: October to December

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Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six
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Walks for an hour every morning

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Tearful appearance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday. 

Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow. 

She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.

A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

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Ruwais timeline

1971 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company established

1980 Ruwais Housing Complex built, located 10 kilometres away from industrial plants

1982 120,000 bpd capacity Ruwais refinery complex officially inaugurated by the founder of the UAE Sheikh Zayed

1984 Second phase of Ruwais Housing Complex built. Today the 7,000-unit complex houses some 24,000 people.  

1985 The refinery is expanded with the commissioning of a 27,000 b/d hydro cracker complex

2009 Plans announced to build $1.2 billion fertilizer plant in Ruwais, producing urea

2010 Adnoc awards $10bn contracts for expansion of Ruwais refinery, to double capacity from 415,000 bpd

2014 Ruwais 261-outlet shopping mall opens

2014 Production starts at newly expanded Ruwais refinery, providing jet fuel and diesel and allowing the UAE to be self-sufficient for petrol supplies

2014 Etihad Rail begins transportation of sulphur from Shah and Habshan to Ruwais for export

2017 Aldar Academies to operate Adnoc’s schools including in Ruwais from September. Eight schools operate in total within the housing complex.

2018 Adnoc announces plans to invest $3.1 billion on upgrading its Ruwais refinery 

2018 NMC Healthcare selected to manage operations of Ruwais Hospital

2018 Adnoc announces new downstream strategy at event in Abu Dhabi on May 13

Source: The National

Updated: September 12, 2022, 4:41 AM`
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