The European premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

St Giles Trust reduces re-offending amongst its clients by 40% off the national norm.

At the end of the evening, I leave a very humble man.

This is their award.

It will help many, many people around the world appreciate our planet's extraordinary planet’s natural heritage – and how steadfastly it must be safe-guarded.‬‪

You are a credit to your Nation.

I bring you great good wishes from Queen Elizabeth II on this very special occasion. ‬‪

Hardly a family in the country went unscathed.

You are inspirational role models to all young Britons. Your Country is immensely proud of you.

It is remarkable what these ex-Servicemen and women are able to achieve for these young people by working together with them, for their own good and for the benefit of us all.

I thank you for doing this from the bottom of my heart.

This place is inspirational.

I feel in awe of individuals with such determination, resolve, and strength to take on the challenges they face.

We have much to learn from you.

It is still worth telling. It has huge relevance for what’s happening in the world today.

To exchange combat kit for ceremonial uniform in the space of two weeks is nothing short of remarkable.

Vision is easy but how do we make it reality?

Programmes from this partnership will raise aspirations, broaden horizons and encourage young people to achieve what may have seemed to them unachievable.

The Royal Hospital - this world famous place - represents all that is great about our Country

It’s knowing that so many of Scotland’s finest brains and greatest achievers gained – and continue to gain - inspiration from this place

We all know that we could not be as we are, collectively and individually, without their selfless duty.

This is where the stars of the future will first discover their talents.

Each one of those young men died for you and for me.

A fire alarm had thrown us together. Either that or Fate.

For nearly 90 years, the Royal British Legion has blazed the trail in caring for the men and women to whom we owe our freedom.

No childhood, no hope and no future.

I just wish I could tell all of you and show you the remarkable change that is happening.

American and British Forces have fought shoulder to shoulder for a hundred years to safeguard the ideals and values our countries share.

Here reigns courage, humour, compassion and, above all, hope for the future.