There will be airspace restrictions around Cardiff on Friday [September 16] as King Charles III makes his first visit to Wales. South Wales Police have announced that the restrictions - which apply to all aircraft, including drones - will be in place from 6am to 8pm. Any breaches to this law could see prosecution. Flights from Cardiff Airport are not affected.
Earlier this week it was announced that there would be airspace restrictions covering Queen Elizabeth's funeral as part of the overall security arrangements. The majority of the restrictions will cover London where the funeral will take place and there will also be restrictions in Windsor.
Charles III will make his first visit to Wales as King, travelling to the capital with the Queen Consort for a service to remember Elizabeth II on Friday. His first stop off will be at Llandaff Cathedral where he will meet some of the country's most senior clergy. Cardiff Council has wasted no time getting a workforce together to re-surface roads in Llandaff and beyond, fill in potholes and pressure wash pavements.
Many streets in the area have been closed throughout the week, while residents have been told to move their cars ahead of the Royal visit. You can read more about that here.
Read more: The locations for King Charles' visit to Cardiff - road closures, routes and how you can see him
The King and Queen Consort will be greeted at Llandaff Cathedral by the Lord Lieutenant of South Glamorgan. A service of prayer and reflection for the life of the queen will be led by the Dean. The Archbishop will give the address and the First Minister will be called upon to give a reading.
The Bishop of Llandaff and interfaith leaders will lead the prayers. After the Service has taken place, the King and Queen Consort will undertake a short walkabout on Llandaff Green to meet with school children and members of the local community
The couple will then travel to the Senedd to receive a Motion of Condolence, where they will be greeted by the Llywydd and First Minister. They will then process into the Siambr, (the Senedd's debating chamber), accompanied by the First Minister and party leaders.
The First Minister will stand to propose the Motion of Condolence, the King will stand to reply and the Llywdd will close the session. After the session has taken place, the King and Queen consort will view condolence messages in the Cwrt Area and meet members of the Youth Parliament. They will greet Senedd Members in the Neuadd and, upon departure, will meet members of the public.
For their third engagement of the day, the King and Queen Consort will head to Cardiff Castle, where the King is expected to receive the First Minister of Wales and the Presiding Officer. The King and the Queen Consort will be met by the First Minister and Llywydd and will then proceed to the banqueting hall where they will join guests including representatives of Royal patronages and members of faith communities at a reception.
Cardiff Council has said that the public are invited to line the route to welcome the Royal Party as it approaches Cardiff Castle in the afternoon and to wave goodbye as they depart. The motorcade will drive along St Mary Street en route to the Castle and it is expected large crowds will gather in advance of their arrival. Members of the public will also be welcomed into the grounds of Cardiff Castle to see the King and Queen Consort as they take part in their final engagement of the day.
As well as preparations on the ground, plans are also being made by air with the airspace around Cardiff Airport restricted. Cardiff Airport have yet to confirm whether any flights due to arrive and land at the airport in Friday have been impacted. There are currently 10 flights due to arrive at the airport during the restricted period, while 11 are set to depart.
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