King Charles III and Prince William visit Lambeth to thank emergency services for their efforts

The King and Prince William visited a police station in south London to thank emergency services staff for their work ahead of the Queen’s funeral on Monday. The King and the Prince spoke to staff at the Metropolitan Police’s Special Operations Room and met those involved in planning the security of events for Operation London Bridge. His Majesty also met personnel from London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, Transport for London and the Army.

The King shook hands with Sir Kenneth Olisa, Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London before departing to greet people queuing to see the Queen’s lying-in-state.

The King shakes hands with Home Secretary Suella Braverman outside a Metropolitan Police office in Lambeth, South London.  Credit: PA