You can’t camp here! Police ask royal fans on Shopping Center to clear tents for ‘security reasons’

Police asked royal superfans camping in the Shopping Center to clear their tents for ‘security reasons’ as crowds poured into Buckingham Palace ahead of the Queen’s funeral.

John Loughrey, 67, Maria Scott, 51, and Sky London, 62, previously said they planned to stay for 10 days in national mourning.

Mr Loughrey said they had been there since Thursday, camping to pay their respects to the King.

But video has emerged showing police telling Mr Loughrey and Ms Scott they would have to lower their tents with an officer explaining it was ‘for security reasons’.

“I understand why you’re here but obviously there’s loads of things going on, we can’t have tents here for security and regulatory reasons,” one policewoman said.

‘So I’m going to ask you to pack everything up and get your tent down.

The police explained to the campers on the Mall that they would have to lower their tents

An officer explains to royal fans John Loughrey why they can’t camp in the area

Mr Loughrey, 67, had planned to camp for 10 days in mourning for the Queen’s passing

He and Maria Scott from Newcastle have been camping in the Mall since the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, they had to lower their tents for the day due to overcrowding.

‘Where you go is up to you but if you end up camping somewhere else you will likely be asked the same thing again.’

Then she said ‘you can sit here, no one is stopping you from sitting here, but you can’t have a tent here’.

Ms Scott previously told The Sun: ‘We’re here for ten days – we just have to.

‘The three of us go to all these Royal events together and we don’t mind sleeping on the road to line up to watch The King.

‘We were very comfortable – we got a premium bed and food from nearby shops. It’s a small price to pay to be here.

‘The Queen has been a constant presence in our lives. She helped the country through so many things. ‘

Ms. London has said that they want to be there for the events that are happening every day.

He added that they will take turns paying respects to the Queen’s coffin so they can keep their place on the Mall.

Staff said the tents would need to be lowered for ‘security reasons’ as crowds flocked to the Palace to pay their respects

Mr Loughrey previously said they had been camping there since Thursday, to pay their respects to the King

After news of the Queen’s death spread on Thursday, thousands of Stunned mourners descended on Buckingham Palace as the nation paid tribute to the Queen.

The crowd sang the National Anthem, clapping and cheering, while others cried quietly, lost in personal memories of the king.

Supporters extended the wrought-iron railings outside the palace to secure the bouquets to the gate – the first of which became a sea of ​​tributes.

Within hours of the announcement, crowds poured into the Mall, where jubilant scenes marked the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee just three months ago.

Royal fan John Loughrey cried as he expressed his gratitude to the ‘inspirational’ Queen, whom he met twice.

He said: ‘She is inspirational. She served her duty. Her mission always comes first, her family next… God save the Queen. ‘

Mr Loughrey said he would camp near the Palace for 10 days to mark his respects before lighting candles at Westminster Abbey.

Police told campers they could not pitch tents on the Mall ‘for security reasons’ as fans flocked to Buckingham Palace

Royal fan Mary Johnson, 63, said on Thursday: ‘At first nobody knew what to do, how to react.

“Then one person started singing and everyone around joined in. It was the perfect response – a solemn tribute sung with love and respect.”

Retired history teacher Annette German, 84, couldn’t hold back her tears as she told how her grandmother took her to Buckingham Palace to be crowned Queen.

She said: ‘I was here with my grandmother for her coronation and when I heard the news I knew I should come here.

‘I share a birthday with the Queen and I remember hearing her speech on her 21st birthday, when she dedicated her life to the country.

‘She did that and served us all her life.’

Today, thousands of people are queuing through Meadows in Edinburgh for a chance to see the Queen’s coffin before it leaves St Giles Cathedral for Edinburgh Airport late on Tuesday afternoon.

Wardens are informing members of the public who wish to show their respect that they may not be guaranteed entry to the church if they join now.

The stream of mourners stretched as far as Melville Drive on the southern edge of the Meadows.

Royal fan John Loughrey pictured outside the Palace gates after the Queen’s death

Eight people lined up to see the Queen lying in state at Westminster Hall at 5pm on Wednesday.

The fourth in line said he was visiting the coffin so future generations of his family could feel connected to this historic moment.

Delroy Morrisons, 61, who lives in Wembley and has 16 grandchildren, said he wanted them to be able to look back and feel a connection to the monarch.

The father of 5 first arrived last night around 9pm but decided to return this morning with supplies.

He said he could feel a community building in the queue.

Delroy has worn the ‘royal robe’ he has worn for the last few jubilee celebrations – but insists he won’t be wearing it until tomorrow.

Grandpa also comes with a folding chair and camera, as well as cookies, fruit and sweets for everyone.

He said: ‘The Queen has meaning, comfort, safety, respect and guidance for everyone, she will always be in my heart.

‘I love my Queen, she is the only one, it would be a wonderful privilege to visit her.

‘I’m doing it for my family as well, so they’re involved in the event.

‘I have 16 grandchildren and they will be able to look back and say I was there.’