Ceremonial Posts
On 31 August 1980, he was appointed Colonel of the Royal Scots, and held the post for ten years, until 31 August 1990. He was appointed the Lieutenant of the Tower of London on 1 March 1992, and held the post until 1 March 1995.
His medals are now held in the Museum of the Royal Scots in Edinburgh Castle.
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