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the way for his returning to the Army contributions towards various build-
as a Regular Officer in the Corps which ing initiatives, as well as substantially
was to be his career until retiring as a growing the involvement of the Church
Major in 1990. in Edinburgh’s annual International
Edward served in a wide variety of Festival. The continuing participation of
locations and roles both at home and the Royal Scottish Pipers Society bears
overseas including Bahrain (late 60s), witness to his achievements.
Northern Ireland (1972-74), Wales There was also time in retirement to
(1977-79) and North Yorkshire (1982- spend on politics. Edward stood in the
84). His lasting affection for Scotland 2004 Scottish parliament election as
began with his posting as Commander the Conservative candidate in Dundee
Catering between 1984 and 1988. East. For many years, he was Honorary
Subsequently, he briefly returned first to Secretary of the Edinburgh North and
Training Development in Aldershot and Leith Conservative Association. He
in an induced coma to help him breathe,
then to Wales before retirement back to took pride in preparing gourmet dinners
however, he succumbed to this awful
live in Scotland. for many Conservatives on Burns Night
virus. Colin leaves behind his wife
With his leisure interest in pot each year.
Margaret and daughters Michelle and
holing and climbing Edward regularly Edward and Pauline married in 2017
Sally along with all his grandchildren,
took Joint Services Soldiers on climbing and moved to a ground floor cottage in
as well as the children both he and
expeditions which included a climb to Musselburgh where they continued to
Margaret fostered over the years after
the top of Mont Blanc – all returned live happily, enjoying their garden and
leaving the Army. I knew Colin whilst
safely. Another of Edward’s passions getting out and about, and enjoying an
serving in Germany with 14th Signal
was sailing. Whilst serving in Northern occasional visit from Edward’s two, and
Regiment Celle and hold fond mem-
Ireland, he purchased “Gay Leopard”, now adult, grandchildren. Edward was
ories of him and his family and indeed
a 29' motor cruiser which he and crew also able to continue to indulge another
kept in touch on Facebook over the
subsequently much enjoyed sailing out passion, namely antique auctions, col-
years. He was an outstanding cook and
of Strangford Lough. After several lecting and adding to his knowledge
always conducted himself with dignity,
family holidays with Sarah, Briony and (he would deny this expertise) of many
humour and was the life and soul of the
their Mum Susan around Southampton a fine piece of silver or furniture or
numerous functions and cellar parties
waters, the boat was sailed to Hull, the like.
we had in those great days. Colin was
Port Edgar outside Edinburgh and, Edward is remembered as a true
my friend and fellow Chef and we will
eventually, Oban which became its Officer and Gentleman, always
not forget him. Colin is the Soldier/
permanent home. impeccably dressed and unfailingly
Chef at the front of the picture. Rest In
Whilst our paths crossed on several polite and courteous. He was widely
Peace our fellow Chef. Received from
occasions during our time in uniform, it respected and admired for the quiet
former WO1 Alexander Wilson.
was only after I myself retired in 1994 but efficient and professional manner
Mike Petty – 1st August 2020 and returned to Edinburgh that we with which he went about his duties.
came to better know each other, mainly He readily empathised with superiors
Major Edward Prince through meeting at both retired military and subordinates alike and was never
Remembered by and professional events. slow or shy to express his opinion which
Michael Herriott. When first retired, Edward pur- was always well informed and carefully
Notification was made chased the Carfraemill Hotel in the considered. Many are lamenting the
in the summer edition Scottish Borders which he successfully passing of this former colleague and
of the Newsletter of operated until 1997. He then moved to friend. I count myself fortunate to have
the sad passing of Edinburgh to live with Pauline whom known him.
Edward on 12th April he had first met there in 1989.
2020. Known as Eddie to his colleagues, Edward continued to take a keen and Private John Rudd –
Edward took an interest in military active interest in the hospitality industry, 31st October 2020
matters, including armoury, from an contributing his business knowledge and
early age. Raised in Hertfordshire and experience to, amongst others, meetings Robert (Rob) Strang –
8th October 2020
educated at Mill Hill School, he went on of the local branch of the Institute of
to attend the then Battersea Polytechnic Hospitality, of which he was a Fellow. John Wilson – 4th August 2020
where he obtained his first Hospitality He joined St Mark’s Unitarian
Management qualification. Two years of Church in the city centre in 1988 and, Ernest Wright – 18th April 2020
national service followed which paved over subsequent years, made major
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