I suppose we are proud British monarchists. We have been supporting each other and there has been a good camaraderie. 'There has been a very good spirit in the crowd. It's been a very long day but it has certainly been worthwhile. He said: 'There were literally half a dozen people but that changed very quickly. Peter Binder, 60, travelled down with wife Georgina from the north of Scotland arriving at 7am. 'She was a remarkable woman and nobody else will ever be like her. As a young woman she promised to do her duty and she did that right to the end. 'She took an oath and she stood by it her whole life. There were the archers standing there with their heads bowed and there were police guards as well.'ĭescribing the experience Eleanor said: 'We wanted to come to the vigil to pay a personal tribute.
There were two ministers on duty saying prayers as we walked through. I was so glad that I was able to honour her in that way. Men were saluting to the Queen, bowing to the Queen and the women were curtseying. 'People were taking their time, walking slowly. It was completely serene, just so dignified and quiet. The former executive PA said: 'It was a priceless moment. Last night the couple were returning home but are hoping to be in London for the Queen's funeral.Įleanor Wardrop, 72, and her twin sister Jennifer Davis were among the first in the queue arriving at 8am yesterday. 'Queen Elizabeth, Queen of Scots - we are grateful for her life. Your Majesty, we stand ready to support you, as you continue your own life of service - and as you build on the extraordinary legacy of your beloved mother, our Queen. She continued: 'We are honoured by the presence today of His Majesty, King Charles III, and The Queen Consort.
'Thankfully, tragedy was averted and Sandy emerged unscathed, though not before a ticking off from his mistress.' 'One of the Queen's young Corgis, a beautiful pup called Sandy, was eating through a lamp switch. 'Peter had spotted the cause of the flickering light. 'To my great alarm, he was, after all, in the presence of Her Majesty, my husband suddenly leapt up and darted across the floor,' the First Minister said. Speaking as she moved a motion of condolence in honour of the late monarch, Ms Sturgeon told of how Peter Murrell stopped the dog, a puppy named Sandy, from chewing through a lamp switch after a light began to flicker at Balmoral. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told how her husband saved one of the Queen's corgis from being electrocuted - as she vowed Scotland 'stands ready' to support King Charles III as he continues his mother's legacy of public service.
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