Tight security put in place as royals arrive

The operational plan of the Hellenic Police (ELAS) was finalized at the weekend for the security measures on Monday, the day of the funeral of the former king Constantine. 

Police officers of all specialties were already on duty on Sunday in the center of the capital as the first representatives of royal families arrived in Athens to attend the Monday service. 

The measures involve state security and the anti-terrorist police. 

The police presence will be strong as of Monday at dawn in the center of Athens and especially around Syntagma Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where the funeral service will be held. A marked perimeter will be ribboned off, as many citizens are expected to be there. 

From 6 a.m., when the ex-king's body will arrive at the adjacent chapel of Agios Eleftherios and remain until the end of the funeral service, drones will give...