Emergency services praised by the King
Charles met Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley – who has proposed that every officer swears an oath to the King – and said it was “encouraging” plans for the funeral were working smoothly.
He was visiting the London force’s base at Scotland Yard and was briefed by Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jane Connors and Commander Karen Findlay.
They have been leading police operations around the capital for the past few days and for the funeral tomorrow. Home Secretary Suella Braver man and London Mayor Sadiq Khan were also there to welcome the King.
Charles was given a tour of the Metropolitan Police Service Special Operations Room.
William, Prince of Wales, also briefly visited the Lambeth HQ, where he spoke to two police officers and thanked them for their service before departing in the same car as the King.
During the visit, Charles met and spoke with several involved in the planning for Operation London Bridge, the codename for the plans put in place following the death of the Queen.
He also met members of British Transport Police, London Ambulance Service, the Army and London Fire Brigade.
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