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A Service of Thanksgiving for The Duke of Edinburgh

Wiltshire Army Cadet represents The South West ACF

A Service of Thanksgiving for The Duke of Edinburgh

28 March 2022

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On Tuesday 29th March 2022, a Service of Thanksgiving, for the life of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey

Alongside the Royal Family and The Duke of Edinburgh’s wider family and friends. The congregation will also include over 500 representations of The Duke of Edinburgh’s patronages and charities, reflecting the breadth of causes and charitable interests championed by His Royal Highness, and as a tribute to those who continue his work.

One of those attending will be Staff Cadet Sergeant Major Hearn from Wiltshire Army Cadet Force. As the only invited representative of The South West Army Cadet Force.

This weekend he met with HM Lord-Lieutenant for Wiltshire Mrs. Sarah Rose Troughton for some PR photos in preparation for Tuesday's Thanksgiving Service.

HM The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Troughton had this to say

"I was delighted to meet Staff Cadet Sgt Major Thomas Hearn of Wiltshire Army Cadet Force, A Company, Swindon. Who has been selected to represent The South-West of England at the Service of thanksgiving of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on 29th March 2022.

Being on parade for this memorable service will be a proud moment indeed, and I am so pleased for him and Wiltshire ACF"

Sarah Troughton
HM The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire
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Mrs Troughton and Staff Cdt Sgt Maj Thomas Hearn