The soldier in charge of the Queen's funeral spoke about having the eyes of the world watching him at a Rotary club dinner in Shopshire.
Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew ‘Vern’ Stokes with his Bafta award at Ironbridge Rotary Club dinner where he was guest speaker. Picture: Dave Bagnall
A gentle ripple of applause broke out as he reached the end of The Mall, and WO1 Stokes told guests that he felt a weight lifted from his shoulders as he reached the end of the line. He also showed members the Bafta award he received for his part in the Festival of Remembrance on BBC television. He also organised the ceremonial activities in the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral last year, and played a leading role in the summer's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew ‘Vern’ Stokes chatting with guests at Ironbridge Rotary Club where he was guest speaker. Picture: Dave Bagnall
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