I was part of a guard of honour for the late Queen mother. Our local scout troop lined the path into the new community hall she was opening. I felt a bit nervous as a 11 year old. Nearly lost my woggle half an hour before the parade.
Also met the Duke of Edinburgh on a D of E award scheme. Aged 15.
Did some plumbing work for Ben Fogle. Put in a new double ended bath in his new matrimonial home, plus a load of other things he wanted changing. He asked us to get rid of the old bath, taps and shower screen, they were brand new and unused. They are now in my daughters house. She boasts that Ben Fogle's bum has been in her bath lol.
Oh yes, I was working at the Royalty theatre in London back in 1985, checking out the air con, or lack of. The theatre manager suggested the best time to check things properly was when the place was full of people. So we were invited to This is Your Life with Chas and Dave. We had to come smart casual to blend in a bit. We just check the equipment and took temperature around the theatre while the show was on. Then we were told we could go the the party afterwards. So we got to meet quite a few stars face to face over a pint or three. I can't remember all who were there, due to a little over intoxication
, but it was a good night.
We still do plumbing work for Garry Stringer out of the Reef band. He is the most down to earth bloke you could wish to meet.
I met Micky Jones a few times. The Man Band did some smaller London gigs in the 80's. Sadly Micky is longer with us.