And, hours before the funeral started, it looked as if people might obey.
Frei noted there were “more security than cameras.
More cameras than mourners.”
It’s not just public health authorities who have asked people to stay away.
Buckingham Palace has repeatedly pleaded for mourners to respect public health protocols and stay clear of the funeral procession.
It even arranged for a heavy police presence meant to deter gatherings (viaWall Street Journal).
All, to little avail.
By early afternoon, everything began to change.
Most seem to be wearing face masks, many came bearing posters or flags to pay their respects.
Meanwhile, where authorities did not erect barriers, streets have begun to overflow.
