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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Family of one of the Queen’s pallbearers had ‘no idea’ about his role: ‘I’m beyond proud’

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One of Queen Elizabeth II’s pallbearers kept his role in the late monarch’s funeral so quiet, even his mother did not know he was involved until the last minute.

David Sanderson was one of the eight soldiers from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards who was selected to carry the Queen’s coffin during the state funeral on Monday (19 September).

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