AN ESTIMATED 32.5 million people tuned into coverage of the Queen’s funeral on Monday, with many more heading to Windsor or London to see the solemn procession for themselves.
Thames Valley Police had a part to play in Monday’s events.
As well as policing the event in Windsor, they also formed part of the guard of honour into Windsor Castle, as part of the commital service in the afternoon.
Twelve officers were selected to represent the force.
Among them was PC Natalie King, who said: “I feel extremely honoured to be playing a role in the funeral for a much-loved and respected monarch.”
In all, the force had 2,000 police officers on duty across the day, including specialist teams from Roads Policing, Special Escort Group, Mounted, Marine, Firearms, Neighbourhood and the National Police Air Service.
There were 100,000 people estimated to be in the neighbouring town.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the force said: “It has been a privilege for Thames Valley Police to fulfil our final duty to Her Majesty and enable a safe and dignified event as she is laid to rest in St Georges Chapel Windsor.”
The streets around Wokingham was mostly empty on Monday as people stayed at home, or joined friends and family to watch the funeral.
There was a smattering of cyclists, babies taken for a morning stroll, and some motorists on the road.
But the vast majority of the borough was closed to allow people to honour the Queen’s final journey, with just a handful of cafes open in Wokingham and Woodley.
