![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "This plan is on a scale not seen since the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965," he said, adding: "This is a genuine military and civilian combined national effort."Īn 89-year-old St John Ambulance volunteer who was on duty for the late Queen's coronation said he remembers her crowning ceremony as "joyful" as he predicts she will be a "hard act to follow" for the King.ĭerek Williams has met Elizabeth several times over the past 70 years through his volunteering work and being made an MBE, as well as attending garden parties at Buckingham Palace with the service. Meanwhile, his son, Marine Patch Reehal, is part of the marching contingent.īrig Patrick, a commander normally based in Aldershot, Hampshire, said that on an average day preparing for the coronation he oversees the movement of thousands of personnel and the serving of more than 30,000 meals. The King's Coronation will involve Britain's biggest ceremonial military operation since the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965, the army officer in charge of logistics has said.īrigadier Patrick Reehal is responsible for coordinating thousands of armed forces personnel involved in the ceremony, and ensuring their access to transport and food provision runs smoothly throughout.Īs part of a family with military lineage dating back more than 150 years, he is being assisted by his brother, Lieutenant Colonel Ben Reehal, who serves as the commanding officer of 27 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps. ![]()
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