Funeral of Lyon Sellar MVO
The funeral took place today in Edinburgh of David Sellar MVO, Islay Heraldry Extraordinary and formerly Lord Lyon King of Arms. A huge gathering attended led by David's wife, Susan, and family. Her Majesty the Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Dr Joseph Morrow CBE, Lord Lyon, and the Princess Royal was represented by Mrs Charles Ritchie LVO.
Almost all the current and former Scottish heralds and pursuivants attended, while the College of Arms was represented by Garter King of Arms and Somerset Herald.
Ross Herald Extraordinary, Mark Dennis, had created his own tribute to a dear and gentle man in the form of one of his famous and beautifully painted hatchments which was displayed both in the crematorium and later in the Playfair Library.
Almost all the current and former Scottish heralds and pursuivants attended, while the College of Arms was represented by Garter King of Arms and Somerset Herald.
Ross Herald Extraordinary, Mark Dennis, had created his own tribute to a dear and gentle man in the form of one of his famous and beautifully painted hatchments which was displayed both in the crematorium and later in the Playfair Library.
Photograph by Edward Mallinson
