The super destroyer provides super security.
The piece of jewelery costs around 1.2 billion euros Royal Navy. From the water, the state-of-the-art HMS (“His Majesty’s ship”) Diamond (in service since 2007) secures the coronation of kings Charles III. (74). The 152 meter long destroyer can locate up to 1000 objects at the same time, hardly larger than a tennis ball, and has a radius of around 400 kilometers. The ship is anchored around 15 kilometers from Westminster Abbey on the Thames, fully manned and equipped with ammunition.
Die Royals, prominent guests and heads of state from all over the world are well guarded. The airspace over London: Hardly a swan comes in here unnoticed.
Closely linked to the Royal Navy himself and as King also Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces: King Charles III.
The pride of the British fleet becomes the super minder. Also planned: Some receptions and even a cocktail party in honor of the royal family will take place on board.
What can she HMS Diamond? Watch out, very well WATCH OUT and destroy hazards before they even make it anywhere near London. High-precision Sea Viper (5000 km/h, range 120 km) and Sea Ceptor missiles (with supersonic speed, around 1300 km/h) are available to defend against attacks from the air.
Even the German Navy or the US Navy look enviously at the floating super weapon.
The Royal Navy’s warship, which is equipped with the most modern guided missiles, costs more than 1.2 billion euros
The high-precision radar technology thus spans a security screen over the metropolis. The British reverently call this measure the “King’s Shield”.
Around 11,000 security forces are deployed on land. Some roads have been closed for days. Pedestrians can only get near Westminster Abbey with special access rights.
Not only King Charles is likely to like the ship, which serves for his own safety and that of his family and high-ranking guests. As a young prince, the heir to the throne at the time served in the Navy himself, including as a pilot, and is also the official commander-in-chief of the British armed forces.
This graphic from British newspapers shows the power and might of HMS Diamond
His father, Prince Philip († 99) also had a close connection and great love for the naval forces until his death. During World War II he served on the battleship HMS Valiant, fought in the Mediterranean and was a young officer in Tokyo Bay when Japan surrendered on September 2, 1945.
He would have To top off his eldest son, he probably had a casual saying about the super destroyer’s exclusive guard. Philip died in 2021. His wife, Queen Elizabeth II († 96) last year.
Prince Philip, who died in 2021, was also an officer in the British Naval Forces and served in World War II. Here is a photo with Charles (left), Princess Anne (72 today) and Queen Elizabeth II.
Coronation of the Century special for the coronation of King Charles III. live at BILD
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