A Lanarkshire takeaway owner has told of his incredible experience of being in the company of Royals at the Queen's annual Garden Party.
The Original Mr Chef boss Wasim Arshad was invited to the "once in a lifetime" occasion, which took place at the end of June, for his charitable efforts during the pandemic.
And he even managed to exchange a few words with Prince Charles himself on the day.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android During the summer, Queen Elizabeth traditionally hosts a number of Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace, and one is held in Scotland at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.They see over 30,000 lucky guests attend as the Queen gets the chance to speak to a broad range of people, all of whom have been chosen for making a positive impact in their community.However, this year the monarch was not able to host the Garden Party in Edinburgh, however heir to the throne, the Prince of Wales, was able to host the celebration in her place.
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