Inspector Dan Fiske travelled the capital to support colleagues from the Metropolitan Police during the historic event which saw tens of thousands of well-wishers lining the streets to watch the parade.

He explained: “The Metropolitan Police Service contacted all the other forces inviting them to send a representative to be on Horse Guards Parade for Trooping the Colour.

“Initially Inspector Kieron Pederick was asked if he would represent Suffolk Police, which I think was absolutely right, but unfortunately he was unable to attend so I was essentially selected as first reserve.”

Dan travelled to London on the Thursday - the first day of the four-day Jubilee celebrations - and attended a briefing from the Met’s Gold and Silver Commander before taking up his position on Horse Guards Parade alongside colleagues from the other UK forces.

He said: “We lined Horse Guards for Trooping the Colour and then stayed to watch the flypast which came directly overhead before we were taken to Scotland Yard.

“It was a very proud moment for me to represent Suffolk at such a prestigious event and we were treated very well by the Met.

“We walked back to Lambeth from Horse Guards Parade and there was a lovely atmosphere in London. We got a chance to speak to lots of people as we walked through Parliament Square and it was a very positive policing experience.

“It was a fantastic day, the weather was great and it was really nice to be a part of the celebrations.”