Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced temporary airspace restrictions and road closures in Windsor ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the country.
Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, will host Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle on 18 and 19 March.
State visits represent the highest level of diplomatic engagement hosted by the British monarch.
According to Thames Valley Police, extensive security measures will be implemented in Windsor during Tinubu’s state visit, including an expanded airspace exclusion zone and a large-scale policing operation.
The castle already operates under a permanent airspace restriction, but authorities said the exclusion zone will be extended on 18 March between 07:00 and 23:59 GMT.
Police warned that anyone who breaches the restriction will “likely” face arrest.
Security operations will involve search teams, armed units, mounted officers and roads policing officers. Neighbourhood officers and Project Servator teams will also conduct patrols across the town to deter and detect criminal activity while engaging with the public.
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Officials added that Windsor’s extensive CCTV network and hostile vehicle mitigation barriers will also be used as part of security arrangements.
Ch Supt Adrian Hall of the joint operations unit said: “As a force, we have a vast amount of experience in policing royal events in Windsor and significant planning and preparation has gone into this event.
“We will ensure everyone attending the state visit, including dignitaries, spectators and members of the public, are kept safe to enjoy the historic occasion.”
Authorities said several road closures and parking restrictions will begin on 17 March ahead of Tinubu’s state visit, warning that motorists may experience temporary disruption on roads in and around Windsor.
Some footways and pedestrian crossings in the town centre will also close periodically between 09:30 and 12:30 on 17 and 18 March for a ceremonial procession.
