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Monarch’s act of kindness for her loyal groom and confidant

THE QUEEN gave her long-serving groom Terry Pendry permission to stay in his grace-and-favour home in one of her final acts of generosity,

The Mail on Sunday has learned.

The 72-year-old was seen holding the reins of the Queen’s favourite pony, Emma, as her funeral procession passed down the Long Walk in Windsor on Monday. Both groom and horse – with the late monarch’s headscarf on her saddle – appeared to give a solemn bow as the coffin passed by.

Mr Pendry, who was stud groom for more than 25 years, later suggested that the fell pony might have had a ‘sixth sense’ that her mistress would not be returning. Her Majesty last rode the pony, whose full name is Carltonlima Emma, on July 18, two days before making her final journey to Balmoral. As well as being allowed to stay in his Windsor cottage, Mr Pendry is expected to remain in his current role caring for the horses.

A source said: ‘It’s fitting that he’s being looked after. Goodness knows what they spoke about on their rides, but they chatted away so it’s obvious he was a true friend.’

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