'It's a great loss': Guardsman who patrolled Buckingham Palace during Coronation pays tribute to the Queen
Alan Hughes was at home in Failsworth when he heard news of the Queen's death. It was a bittersweet moment which brought back memories of a remarkable time in his life when he worked as a guardsman during the Queen's Coronation in June 1953.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News in March to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee he recalled the atmosphere during Coronation week, where thousands of people lined the streets of London and gathered outside the Palace to witness the moment of a lifetime. "A fter The Queen had been crowned, she did a tour of London. The guards and I were asked to stand in the courtyard when she came back.Queen Elizabeth II: Leave your tribute in the Manchester Evening News online condolence book
When The Queen turned 90 in April 2016, Alan sent her a birthday card, detailing the duties he conducted during her Coronation. Six months later, he received correspondence from the Queen herself.
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