Windsor honour for Queen’s groom

THIS would have pleased our late Queen: her head groom is to be installed as a Military Knight at Windsor Castle, meaning he can spend the rest of his days at his old boss’s Berkshire home.

Terry Pendry, 72, could always be seen by Queen Elizabeth’s side (pictured) as she rode through the estate. He took part in one of the most moving aspects of her funeral, taking her favourite horse, Emma, to say a final farewell to her.

Pendry will be created a Military Knight at St George’s Chapel today. The position is unpaid but comes with a home in the Lower Ward of the castle, which will be his for as long as he can carry out his duties. For most Knights this takes them to the end of their days.

A source says: ‘Her late Majesty would see this as fitting and be comforted.’