A scout from Pembroke Dock said it was ‘an honour’ to represent Wales and to fulfil his Scout Promise as he was in London as one of those supporting the lying-in-state process of Scout Patron, Queen Elizabeth II, as thousands upon thousands queued to pay their respects ahead of Her Majesty’s funeral on Monday.

Twenty-year-old Iestyn Nevatte joined 120 Scout volunteers paying their respect to HM the Queen and supporting the lying-in-state process at Westminster Palace, as they were on hand around the clock to assist members of the public wanting to pay their respects and keep them safe.

The scouts joined volunteers from Samaritans to offer help where needed.

There’s been a special relationship between the Scouts and HM Queen, with Scout volunteer supporting her coronation.

Throughout seven decades, HM The Queen encouraged Scouts to do their best and do their duty to help other people.

Those joining the Scouts promise to do their duty to the Queen and follow in her selfless service.

The Queen’s Scout Award (now the King’s Scout Award) was the highest honour in Scouting and was awarded for service to others and skills development, where young people followed Her Majesty’s example of community, kindness and duty to the country.

This honour is achieved by young people aged between 16 and 25 who have completed a range of challenges, which includes service to their community, completing an expedition in wild country, undertaking a five-day residential project in a new environment, developing an existing talent or learning some new skills to build on what they have already learnt in the Scouts.

Since the Queen’s Scout Award began, over 100,000 of these awards have been presented to young men and women for outstanding personal achievements and service to their local communities.

Iestyn who volunteered in shifts with the other Scouts in Victoria Tower Gardens to direct members of the public, and keep them safe, said: “It’s an honour to represent Wales at this historic event and to fulfil my Scout Promise.”