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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tony Jones

Royal aide who served late Queen and King awarded peerage as he steps down

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Queen Elizabeth II’s former private secretary, who remained in post to advise the King, has been awarded a number of honours – including a peerage – as he steps down from his role.

Lord Young said he was “honoured to have served two sovereigns through historic times” after staying on following the death of the late Queen to support the transition from one monarch to another.

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