The already draconian security measures at tomorrow’s funeral have been stepped up even further. former King Constantinesince the aviation directive (NOTAM) was issued, providing for restrictions in the airspace over Athens.

In particular, temporary restrictions are provided in the airspace of specific areas in the center and north of Attica and for certain hours.

Arrival of dignitaries in Athens

Family members of the former king have been in the Greek capital for several days: his wife Anna-Maria, his three sons and their wives, grandchildren and nieces.

Many members of European royal families arrived in Athens today and will take part in Constantine’s funeral tomorrow.

Among them was Princess Catherine of Serbia, in honor of her husband Alexander Karageorgievich, the former Crown Prince of Yugoslavia.

At 16:15 representatives of blue blood from Denmark and Norway arrived in our country. We are talking about Queen Margaret II of Denmark, sister of Anna Maria, and her sister Princess Benedict.

Norway is represented by Crown Prince Haakon Magnus, who was christened by Queen Margaret, Anna Maria’s sister.

At 19:20, Prince Radu of Romania arrived at the Great Britain Hotel.

In the evening, King Felipe of Spain arrived with his wife Letizia (the rest of the Spanish royal family arrived earlier), as well as the crown princes of Bulgaria and Luxembourg.

Schedule for Monday

• At 5:00 am, the body of the former king will be transferred from the First Cemetery and in 45 minutes will arrive at Ag Chapel. Eleftheriou.
• From 6:00 to 10:30 he will be there for those who wish to pay their respects.
• Exactly at 12:00 in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, the procession of the exodus will begin, chaired by Archbishop Jerome and all members of the Holy Synod. 187 invitees will be able to enter the Metropolis strictly by personal invitation..
• At 13:00, the body will travel to Tatoi for trisai and burial.
• After the funeral process is completed, the family will host a meal for the guests at the central hotel in Athens. meals in a closed family circle are also indicated today in a hotel in the Greek capital.

What roads will be closed?

According to ERT, the course the procession will follow from Mitropolia to Tatoi runs from Mitropoleos street (in the opposite direction), Syntagma, Vas. Sophia, Michalakopoulou, Katehaki, Imittos Periferal, Attiki Odos, Athena-Lamias and exit at Varibompi to the burial place, while alternative routes have also been planned .

In addition, orders were issued from the Police Headquarters to enforce the following traffic regulations:

Tomorrow, Monday, January 16, 2023, from 06:00 to 14:00 will be held temporary suspension of traffic on the following streets of the municipality of Athens:

• Megapolis throughout its length,
• Eolou, on the section between Andrianu and Ermou streets,
• Ermou, on the section between Aiolo and Athena streets.

In addition, from today, Sunday, January 15, 2023, 22:00 to tomorrow, Monday, January 16, 2023, 14:00, Stopping and parking of vehicles on these streets is prohibited.

1000 policemen, drones, railings

Such as Yesterday on air “K”in terms of security, they are expected to participate over 1000 policemen General Directorate of Police of Attica, Office of Officials, Traffic, Security of Attica, as well as the fight against terrorism. Provision is made for the administration of citizens who will gather in the Metropolis of Athens, where the funeral procession is to take place, as well as their movement to Tatoi.

Inside the Athens Metropolis, guests will have access to accreditation. According to yesterday’s data, the entrance to the temple is expected 187 people. 130 of them will arrive in Greece from abroad over the weekend.

A perimeter will be created around the temple with railing useand the design provides, in addition to the strong presence of a uniform, the use drones.

It is not entirely clear how many of the 187 guests will travel to Tatoi for the funeral after the funeral procession. In any case, however, their movement will be carried out with specially hired vans and on routes provided by the Attica Traffic Authority.

In Tatoi “block” EL.AS. it will be located at a distance of two kilometers from the former royal estates, at the entrance to Lefka, as the family wishes there were no cameras at the burial site.