An Edinburgh minister who co-founded a children’s bereavement charity has been appointed as a Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen.

The Rev Liz Henderson, of Richmond Craigmillar Church in the east of the city, will formally join her Majesty’s Household as a Chaplain-in-Ordinary.

The prestigious role dates back to the 15th century and is today largely a ceremonial honour with chaplains taking part in formal state occasions and conducting services at significant national events.

Ms Henderson said: “I am absolutely delighted.

“I regard it as a huge honour not just for me but for my church.”

The minister helped to set up Richmond’s Hope in 2003 to provide bereavement support for local children.

The charity was the first of its kind in Scotland specialising in children’s grief and now has four centres in Edinburgh and Midlothian, and one in Glasgow.

Over 3,500 children have been helped since the charity began.

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