IT was one of the most high-profile funerals in York for years.
Hundreds of mourners gathered in church and on the streets to pay their respects to father-of-six Lord David Wharton - uncle of boxer Henry.
At the same time, three vans of riot police were on stand-by, and more than 100 officers on duty.
Thankfully, the funeral passed off without any trouble. Lord David was laid to rest with all the dignity we would hope for us all.
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