Will US President Joe Biden take the bus for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral with other world leaders? Details here

World leaders, including US President Joe Biden, are advised not to take private transportation to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral by the British government. They further said it would escort the dignitaries to the funeral services through buses.

Former presidential planning and security officials disagree with this demand.





President Biden's Travel Arrangements For The Queen's Funeral.

Biden travels in a heavily armored black presidential limousine for domestic and abroad visits or uses the presidential helicopter to travel for security reasons.

It is unlikely that the President will take the bus to the Queen's funeral. Chances are special dispensation will be given to Biden. President Biden has confirmed that he will attend the state funeral alongside Jill Biden, as per reports.

Dai Davies, the former in charge of protecting the Queen, said that he isn't sure whether Biden or the world leaders will agree to travel by buses to the services.

Anita McBride, President George W. Bush's assistant, said that she couldn't imagine Secret Service following the British government's advice.

But, the Secret Service has not announced anything related to Biden's travel or security disposition.

FAQs

Q1. When will Queen Elizabeth II's funeral be held?
Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will be held on September 19, Monday. The public can pay their respects to the Queen in Westminster Hall. The Westminster Hall will open for 24-hours a day.

Q2. Will President Biden receive special dispensation compared to other dignitaries attending the funeral?
According to a report by The Times Of London, President Joe Biden will take the presidential limousine to the Queen's Funeral.

Broadhurst said that President Biden might have more risk than others while traveling as a leader of the U.S.

The safety of the American President is a cause of concern, but no further comments have been made on his travel arrangements.