Queues Update

Published: Sept. 15, 2022, 8:04 p.m.

Security and diplomacy challenges for the Queen\u2019s funeral as mourners queue for hours.

Bob Broadhurst, who was the Met Police commander in charge of both Prince William and Catherine\u2019s wedding and the London 2012 Olympics, talks us through the security risks and how protesters will be policed.

Simon McDonald, the UK\u2019s former top diplomat, says the funeral will likely be the biggest diplomatic event the UK has ever seen and explains why he thinks the government was right to invite China\u2019s President Xi.

We get up to date on the Treasury\u2019s potential plan to scrap the cap on bankers\u2019 bonuses ahead of a \u2018mini Budget\u2019 next week.

And Adam talks to musical royalty, Andrew Lloyd Webber, about his memories of writing and performing for the Queen, including in private.

Today\u2019s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Amy Elizabeth and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.