Princess of Wales hugs George Cross hero Tony Gledhill at Queen’s centenary

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The Princess of Wales shared a touching moment with retired Metropolitan Police officer Tony Gledhill, 88, a George Cross recipient, at a celebration for Queen Elizabeth II

Need to know: Princess of Wales Embraces Heroic Ex-Copper at Queen’s Centenary Event

• The Princess of Wales showed her tender side by embracing heroic ex-copper Tony Gledhill at a special celebration for what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday.
• Retired Metropolitan Police officer Gledhill, 88, was awarded the George Cross for his bravery in 1966 when he chased down dangerous armed criminals. The police car he was in was shot at fifteen times and both officers were injured, but they managed to subdue the gang after they crashed into a lorry.
• The recently widowed hero later said the future queen was “fantastic”, according to the Daily Mirror.
• King Charles III kicked off the emotional event at Buckingham Palace, referring to his late mother as his “darling mama”. He said: “Today, as we mark what would have been my beloved mother’s one hundredth birthday, my Family and I pause to reflect on the life and loss of a Sovereign who meant so much to us all.”
• The King helped cut a cake that was handed out to 190 guests, some of whom were also celebrating their 100th birthday. The royal family were joined by representatives from 45 charities and patronages supported by Queen Elizabeth during her lifetime.
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