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Robbie Chalmers

Coronation honour is a family tradition for Bridge of Cally's Charles Dunphie

In 1953, Major General Sir Charles Dunphie watched over Queen Elizabeth II as she was crowned Great Britain’s monarch at Westminster Abbey.

And his grandson has miraculously followed in his footsteps by standing on guard in the same holy church for the King’s coronation - 70 years later.

Bridge of Cally native Charles Dunphie (52) was carrying out his duty as an Archer in The King’s Bodyguard for Scotland as millions around the world witnessed history on Saturday, May 6.

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