Island's former sword bearer pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
A former sword bearer on the Island has been paying tribute to the Queen.
Bernadette Williams received an MBE for services to the Isle of Man and the Royal British Legion in this year's New Years Honours.
She was a member of the Women's Section from 1983 to 1995 and has been a Standard Bearer for the Isle of Man County and North West Region.
After retiring from ceremonial duties she was appointed Sword Bearer for Tynwald - a duty she carried out for 25 years, leading the Queen up Tynwald Hill in 2003.
Her daughter, Clare McCabe is now the national standard bearer.
Bernadette says the Queen was 'ever gracious':
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