LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people packed the streets of London and millions around the world during 10 days of nationwide mourning, as events surrounding the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday began. expected to be seen by people. These are just a few of the staggering numbers produced by the monarch’s death at the age of 96 after 70 years of reign.
In the aftermath of the September 8 death at a Scottish summer retreat of the only monarch most Brits ever knew, here are some numbers that have swirled in London and the rest of Britain.
— 2,000: From King Charles III and other royals, to world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, to members of the British public who helped fight the COVID-19 pandemic, attended Westminster Abbey for a state funeral. Dignified dignitaries and guests.
— 800: Guests attending a devotional service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle later in the day.
— 5,949: Soldiers deployed throughout a meticulously planned operation that began with the death of the Queen at Balmoral House in the Scottish Highlands on 8 September. That number is his 4,416 in the Army, 847 in the Navy, and 686 in the Air Force. In addition, approximately 175 military personnel from Commonwealth countries are involved.
— 1,650: At least that many military personnel will be involved in the lavish procession of the Queen’s coffin from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch after her funeral. In addition he has 1,000 people lining the streets along the procession route. When the coffin arrives at Windsor, 410 military personnel join the procession, 480 line the streets, 150 line up the honor guard and the steps of the line, and she has 130 to perform other ceremonies. Obligation.
— Over 10,000: Police officers. London Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Stuart Cundy said the “extremely complex” policing operation was the largest in London police history, with up to 10,000 officers on duty per day, he said in 2012. He said he outperformed the 2012 London Olympics.
— 22: Miles (36 kilometers) of barriers are built in central London alone to control crowds and keep key areas around the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace safe.
— 1 million: The number of people expected to visit the capital on Monday by London transport authorities. About 250 additional rail services are in operation, moving people in and out of the city.
— 5: Miles (eight kilometers) of people line up in front of the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall. A huge line stretched from the Houses of Parliament along the south bank of the Thames to Southwark Park. The number of people in line may not be known until the statewide establishments close early Monday.
— 125: Cinemas opening to broadcast Monday’s funeral live.
— 2,868: Diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls and 4 rubies sparkle in the Imperial State Crown that rests on the Queen’s coffin.
— 2: Minutes of silence at the end of the funeral at Westminster Abbey.
— 1: Coffin. A quiet eye in the storm of days of glitz, pomp and protection is the single flag-draped oak coffin that carries the only monarch most Britons have ever known.
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