THE Sussex Police chief has said that the force will “play its part” in the policing operations for the Queen’s funeral.
In a newsletter issued by the force to local residents, Chief Constable Jo Shiner paid her respects to Her Majesty following her death on Thursday.
She described the news as “a significant moment in our nation’s history” and said the loss would be felt around the world.
The police chief also spoke of Sussex Police’s role in upcoming events surrounding the Queen’s funeral and King Charles’ proclamation.
She said: "Over the coming days, several key ceremonial events will be taking place, including the proclamation of our new monarch.
“We will support these as required whilst preparing to play our part in the policing operation for the Queen’s funeral.”
Buckingham Palace has said that it is the King’s wish that a period of Royal Mourning be observed from now until seven days after the Queen’s funeral.
The statement said the date of the funeral will be confirmed in due course and there will almost certainly be a bank holiday on the day.
It will be a day of national mourning although employers will not be forced to give employees the day off work.
The funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey and a two-minute silence will begin across the nation at noon.
There is also due to be another bank holiday in the coming months for King Charles’ coronation although details are yet to be confirmed.
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