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Police papers reveal cash spend on 'Operation Unicorn' after Queen's death

PAPERS have shown the amount which was spent on 'Operation Unicorn' in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023

£15m spent on policing during Operation Unicorn after Queen’s death, papers show

Papers for the next Scottish Police Authority show more than £15 million was spent on policing after the late Queen died in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Cost of Royal visits to Edinburgh to face more scrutiny after Operation Unicorn

The city has recovered almost £600,000 from the UK Government over costs related to events around the death of the Queen, but councillors now want greater transparancy on the cost of all Royal visits

Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2023

Arrests during Operation Unicorn were not for protesting, police say

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone reflected on the policing response at events commemorating the death of the Queen in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Police confirm 'relatively few arrests' made during Operation Unicorn after Queen's death

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone QPM said the police force had been praised for ensuring the significant events relating to the Queen's death were held safely, securely and with dignity.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Queen's death left Edinburgh council staff 'working 18-hour days' amid Operation Unicorn

Eyebrows have been raised about how much money and resources were used by the council on events held in the capital following the Queen's death.

Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022

Edinburgh council staff 'worked 18 hour days' during Operation Unicorn after Queen's death

Questions have been raised about how much money and resources were used by the council on events held in Edinburgh following the Queen's death.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 23, 2022

Police Scotland to review ‘at least one’ incident amid anti-monarchy protests

The force has been criticised over its handling of incidents during events to commemorate the Queen in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has arrived in Edinburgh. Here's the latest on Operation Unicorn

The royal family has carefully choreographed the next 10 days to bring the Queen's body back to England for her state funeral at Westminster Abbey.

ABC News · Sep 11, 2022

FLY Open Air organisers cancel Edinburgh festival as Operation Unicorn in place after the Queen's death

Since the Queen passed away at her beloved Scottish estate, Operation Unicorn is now being implemented following her death.

Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022