Memories of a Monarch
In days of reflection following the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, ExtraCare residents have been leaving messages and sharing stories about their experiences with the monarch. Earlsdon Park Village resident John Hinde, 90, had a special experience to recall.
I was one of approximately 300 members of the Grenadier Guards forming the escort party on the day. After escorting the Queen to Westminster Abbey, the battalion marched back to Wellington Barracks where we were given tea and sandwiches. When we had finished the refreshments, we were marched back to Westminster Abbey in time for Princess Elizabeth to emerge as Queen Elizabeth II.
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