The Foreign Office has also advised foreign leaders to travel to the UK on commercial flights as Heathrow airport will not be available for private flight arrangements, it is understood
, officials have confirmed, amid reports that foreign heads of state will be asked to catch a coach to the service.
Heads of state and their partners will arrive at Westminster Abbey next Monday in escorted coaches from a location in west London, “because of tight security and road restrictions”, according to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office document. The FCDO also advised foreign leaders to travel to the UK on commercial flights “where possible” as Heathrow airport will not be available for private flight arrangements or aircraft parking.
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