Glasgow people who had met The Queen spoke of pride and poignancy on watching the monarch's funeral.
Charandeep Singh was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to charity during the Covid pandemic.
The co-founder of the Sikh food bank helping thousands of people in Glasgow and other cities also attended garden parties alongside The Queen at Buckingham Palace and Holyrood.
He watched the Westminster Abbey service in the morning with his family.
He said: “I watched it at home with my mum and brother. It was a very moving service from start to finish. It was very poignant.
“We used the time to reflect on what’s going on in our lives but also the service The Queen gave and her place in history.
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“The presence of the world leaders was very significant. To see so many of them present and giving their condolences to the Royal Family and the country.”
There were heads of state and leaders from all around the world, including USA President Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron of France, and Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan, and Michael Higgins, President of the Republic of Ireland.
From Commonwealth countries, prime ministers Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand, Justin Trudeau of Canada and Anthony Albanese of Australia attended.
They were present with UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, and all six living former PMs, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and John Major.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attended, as did opposition party leaders Anas Sarwar and Douglas Ross.
Alison Spurway, chair of The Children’s Wood, met The Queen when she visited the project in North Kelvinside, with Princess Anne, last year.
She watched the service and processions where The Queen’s four children followed the coffin.
She said: “I watched it at home with my husband and sister-in-law.
“I thought it was beautifully organised. I’m immensely relieved.
“It was carried out with such precision. You can’t help but feel proud of a country that can put on such a display.
“It was a heavily Christian service despite the audience being of many traditions. They didn’t try any compromise, it was a full Anglican service.”
Her thoughts turned to The King.
She added: “The King looks utterly exhausted and it must be very stressful. I hope he has a long life.”
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