One of his first priorities is to ensure security for the Queen's funeral when scores of foreign heads of state and up to a million visitors are expected to flood into London.
Scotland Yard's new commissioner says the Queen's funeral presents"a massive challenge to the Metropolitan Police and to me personally".
Sir Mark Rowley began his new job by swearing an oath to the King, thought to be the first senior police officer to do so. He has many priorities, none more so than ensuring security for the Queen's funeral in a week's time when scores of foreign heads of state and up to a million visitors are expected to flood into London."There are some very diligent and determined people who put a lot of effort into this.
"I have a lot of trust and confidence in the fantastic police officers who are going to support this event.
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