The eyes of the world will probably be on London subsequent Monday for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
And one Lanarkshire man will play a key function in one of many greatest occasions in British historical past.
Colin Russell was awarded a place as an Officer Of Arms to the Queen in October final yr.
And now in his new function, Colin - from Wishaw - will probably be taking part within the funeral of Her Majesty in entrance of the watching world.
His proud companion George Anderson will probably be watching on again dwelling in Wishaw.
He advised Lanarkshire Stay : “I’m happy for him, there may be loads of work for him to do each in Edinburgh and in London.
“He has varied duties to do and he has been rehearsing in Edinburgh over the previous few days virtually as quickly because the information got here by way of.
“Will probably be such a privilege for him as The Queen was an awesome ambassador for the nation down the years.
“Hopefully it brings Scotland and England nearer collectively, you've got an actual sense of delight of what she did within the nation.
“We've buddies in Germany and Italy and they have an actual affection for her.”
Colin was given the particular function as a result of his lifetime ardour and dedication to heraldry.
Heraldry is the examine and historical past of armorial bearings and coats of arms.
Colin’s function implies that he carries out many ceremonial duties in Scotland, resembling royal events and people in reference to Scottish public life.
Talking on the time of his appointment, Colin defined: “I've had an curiosity in heraldry since I used to be a younger boy at Wishaw Previous Parish Church.
“There was a coat of arms in there and I needed to search out out what it meant and who it belonged to.
“I did analysis and located it belonged to Lord Belhaven of Wishaw.
“Since then I've had a eager curiosity in heraldry and joined the heraldry society of Scotland. I used to be a committee member there for 2 phrases.”
As a part of Colin’s function as Officer Of Arms he may give recommendation and act as skilled guide within the realms of heraldry.
This implies if somebody is seeking to hint their very own arms, Colin will be capable of seek the advice of and assist them.
On this function, Colin will probably be anticipated to attend and work at occasions during which the Monarch is current.
This would come with issues such because the opening of the Scottish Parliament, the opening of the Normal Meeting and attending the Nationwide Warfare Memorial in Edinburgh.
The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will happen at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19, at 11am.
Previous to the State Funeral, The Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Corridor for 4 days, to permit the general public to pay their respects.
On Monday, a Procession will probably be fashioned on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to convey the coffin to St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh.
The King and members of the Royal Household will participate within the procession and attend a service in St Giles’ Cathedral to obtain the coffin.
Her Majesty’s Coffin will then lie at relaxation in St Giles’ Cathedral, guarded by Vigils from The Royal Firm of Archers, to permit the individuals of Scotland to pay their respects.
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