That is the view of Police Commissioner Mr. Lennett Edwards, who said more than 250 Police officers and 70 mebers of the Reserve Constabulary acquitted themselves competently and professionally during the Queen's 44-hour stay.

"I think we did miracles on those two days,'' he told The Royal Gazette yesterday. "I am extremely proud of my personnel. It was a big visit. There were 156 pages of instructions put together by one of the Inspectors who worked along with the organising committee.

"It's a great legacy for this administration to leave. I honestly believe Her Majesty was pleased with these arrangements. It was a special honour to be Police Commissioner during those days.'' So good was their performance, that several members of the Police Force, the Reserves and the general public will get commendations for going beyond the call of duty.

"I think we did very well,'' Mr. Edwards said. "I was there through all of it and I was happy with the security arrangements. One of the responsibilities of the Police was the safety and security of Her Majesty and Prince Philip. We take that responsibility very seriously.'' Assistant Commissioner Mr. Alexander Forbes agreed the visit went smoothly and attributed it to extensive meetings which began some three months before the visit, and improved communications system.

"This was one of the biggest VIP visits we have been involved in, because of the number of sites Her Majesty and Prince Philip visited during their stay,'' he said.

"Once we knew the places she was going to visit, we went to each site with the organisers from the Ceremonials Committee and checked it for safety and security.'' Though smooth, Mr. Edwards admitted the two threatening phone calls Police received caused him some distress.

"I was in the motorcade, when the calls were received, but we had a contingency plan to deal with it. I did not feel comfortable all day, but I am thankful to all my senior officers, constables and plainclothes officers for a job well done.''