Holding back tears, Bill Mott watched intently as King Charles III gave his first address as the head of the monarchy.
Mott served 37 years in the British army and went on to serve as Garrison Sergeant Major London District, which is the queen's ceremonial warrant officer."I was lucky enough to be involved in the royal wedding of Prince William. I sadly had to arrange events like the queen's mother's funeral," said Mott.
Now Mott is the Commandant of Cadets at Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, where mementos from his time serving the queen in London is still on full display in his office.He has so many fond memories, but there is one in particular he cherishes the most: Mott says he had the honor of marrying an American woman in London's royal military chapel, and received Charles' blessing.
"Long live the king. I think it's going to be wonderful and I look forward to the opportunity to bow my head and say 'God bless you,'" said Mott. Mott is awaiting approval to be seated at the queen's funeral from his successor, who is making arrangements. This would be a full circle moment for Mott, one he holds dear to his heart.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
King introduces Bill to ensure Ranger rehabilitationThe federal government has introduced a Bill to Parliament to amend existing legislation to allow the government to oversee the clean-up of the Ranger uranium mine, in the Northern Territory, beyond 2026, and to ensure that owner Energy Resources Australia (ERA) completed rehabilitation. Production at the Ranger mine, in the Northern Territory, ceased in January 2021, in accordance with the Ranger Authority, and ERA has been undertaking rehabilitation efforts since that time.
Consulte Mais informação »
South Carolina Senate moves to further restrict access to abortions(Reuters) -The South Carolina Senate on Thursday approved a bill tightening an abortion ban that is blocked by the state's highest court, following two days of fierce debate between anti-abortion Republicans and more moderate lawmakers from both parties. The bill the Senate approved would cut exceptions for rape and incest to the first trimester of pregnancy, not 20 weeks as the existing law provides. The South Carolina House earlier approved a near-total ban on abortions but Republican backers of the bill relaxed it after it became clear they lacked the Senate votes for a broad ban.
Consulte Mais informação »
Senators Are Optimistic That Marriage Equality Bill Will Pass This MonthA marriage equality bill could be passed by the end of the month if Senate negotiators can secure the votes of 10 Republican senators to overcome the filibuster.
Consulte Mais informação »
Klobuchar pulls bill to boost media outlets versus Big Tech after Cruz amendmentSen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) pulled legislation to help smaller and conservative news outlets bargain with Big Tech after Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) successfully amended the bill in committee to limit negotiations to prices and not content moderation.
Consulte Mais informação »
PolitiFact - What the federal infrastructure bill means for water systems nationwideThe federal infrastructure bill will provide about $55 billion to fix America's drinking water infrastructure over the next 20 years. Much of it will be given to states, which in turn will lend it to local governments.
Consulte Mais informação »