Former Sovereign's Piper remembers the Queen's humour and humanity

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For four years, Scott Methven played the bagpipes for all of Queen Elizabeth's official ceremonies, including visits from world leaders. He shares fond memories of his time living at Balmoral Castle.
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@helend222 Рік тому

The Queen surrounded herself with genuine, decent working people who ENJOYED work.

@kaymorrice8141 Рік тому

Great interview! Love that man’s smiley eyes and big smile when he talks about the late Queen

@geriannroth449 Рік тому

I'm in love wid em. And his eyes like shimmering pools you'd want to dive in. I'm sure they both enriched each other's lives.

@janettassinari7391 Рік тому

No One Will Ever Replace OUR QUEEN ELIZABETH!

@SuperBentley55 Рік тому

Scott Methven has so many memories and anecdotes of his time as piper to the Queen. I would love to see a book published. It would be a special treasure that I would love to own.

@davidrenton Рік тому

what an Honour , i understand why he loved the Queen and the Queen loved 'pipes'

@williambarr2698 Рік тому

What do you mean to say there are those who don't love the pipes? The sound of the pipes becon us all to stop and listen. Those pipes are send a message, to opposing Armies that they are about to feel the wrath of the UK and Commonwealth of Nations flee before the field is crossed. They tell us to stop and pay respect to those they are harolding. Ahh the pipes the pipes are calling

@Theophilus388 Рік тому

You can see the twinkle in his eyes as he talks about his experiences with the Queen. I would love to hear more of his stories. So heartwarming.

@sammystockdale Рік тому

Me too just what I was thinking

@suadosman7542 Рік тому

@@sammystockdale she was disaster

@notpurrfect6397 Рік тому

She had such perfect manners, consideration, and a very kind way to ensure proper respect for her staff : )

@prisonerofpain7282 Рік тому

Wonderful He is great!!

@prisonerofpain7282 Рік тому

Albany linlin..I always loved the Queen!!

@ananyabawari6743 Рік тому

@@prisonerofpain7282 0009000000090

@Christina-kn1lq Рік тому

Thank for this clip. Its one of the most positive ones I have seen. He sure lights up when talking about the queen.

@anthonyjohn3202 Рік тому

WOW! What a beautiful story! She was so humble and protective of others. What a woman! She is surely missed!

@karenmarshall1256 Рік тому

That is so amazing!! What a man, what a piper!! I have always wished I could speak English like he does! I loved the way he piped good bye to the queen at her funeral! I was in tears! God bless from Michigan, USA.

@ssdipa Рік тому

Felt really good watching this interview. Thanks Scott Methvan for sharing your found memories with the Queen 💐👌

@skrogers519 Рік тому

The piper was just perfect!

@maureengrimshaw6892 Рік тому

Great interview. Thanks for sharing such personal and humorous stories of our beloved Queen

@Patricia-168 Рік тому

That was such a refreshing interview. It was so sweet to hear him tell special moments he shared with the Queen. I loved the story about how she put together a special basket to give to the hospital staff. I can imagine what a surprise that must have been for the recipients.

@saposapo1 Рік тому

Great interview, and terrific interviewer.

@lindajo1840 Рік тому

Wonderful interviewer.💜

@aennidetlefsen2976 Рік тому

Have you seen the love and pride in his eyes? Thank you for sharing, made my day.

@Maya-ju4ex Рік тому

What a beautiful story, feel so happy to hear how wonderful the queen was to him and his family and how appreciative Charles was of Scott making the Queen happy. My heart is full of love and sadness, and will never stop missing the queen and her lovely smile. Thanks Scott for all your fund, beautiful memories of the irreplaceable ER.♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

@williambarr2698 Рік тому

How wonderful to hear. I hope he knows his service to Her Highness will be looked back upon with pride for generations. My Great Great Grandfather served Queen Victoria as a bodyguard and I treasure that.

@annelizebuitendach7523 Рік тому

This was wonderful to watch. Thank you Pipes for your service to a Legend. 🙏

@theonecounttheonecount8477 Рік тому

What incredible memories for this man. Historical.

@audspod1 Рік тому

Such a lovely man and I love his memories of our late Majesty. God bless him.

@theresemurphy5146 Рік тому

An extraordinary interview as he spoke with love and respect of an obviously special bond between the two

@MyCraftyMind4U Рік тому

So beautiful, Thank you so much for sharing those beautiful personal memories between yourself and the Queen, Scott.

@patricksalvage7455 Рік тому

This was lovely. He obviously loved Her Majesty and was passionate about his role as her piper.

@sporkfindus4777 Рік тому

Wonderful! His recollections and beaming personality brought a smile to my face. The Queen lived her life, and performed her duty, with the utmost grace.

@tracycartwright978 Рік тому

Thank you Scott for sharing your fond memories and making our Queen happy, your final tribute at her funeral was so touching, i can see why she was fond of you.💗 xx

@zzzbbbooo Рік тому

So glad I randomly clicked on this. Heart-warming.

@vivianjames9925 Рік тому

A man who truly loved the Queen

@janettassinari7391 Рік тому

GOD, SAVE THE QUEEN! I will forever miss Our Queen!

@I_am_Mrs.A.Sian_ Рік тому

That was a lovely story about his personal experience with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll🥰

@serenalim6967 Рік тому

Scott Methven - What a delightful man who was close to the Queen- thank you for making the Queen happy 👏👍😘 Love your Scottish accent 😁😃🥰

@huggiver1221 Рік тому

I love hearing these stories, she will always be loved,& remembered she was a loving mother,grandmother to us all ,rest in eternal peace

@blueheartgirl Рік тому

The way those beautiful eyes sparkle, and his lovely accent, i could listen to him all day. He radiates pure joy.

@rubyus7332 Рік тому

Thank you for sharing with us those sweet moments… I’m in tears…

@luisamedici5890 Рік тому

What an absolute sincere Sweetheart ♥️ u r Pipes! No wonder Her Majesty loved you like family! Keep smiling that wonderful smile of yours! 😁 Truly lovvvvvved ♥️your stories n God Bless you! With love fm Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🐨🦘🪃

@ronnymatthews4133 Рік тому

God bless the Queen as she blessed everyone she saw,R I P your highness.

@Al_xve Рік тому

How wonderful! 😊....what a kind man...God bless you "Pipes"...

@janettassinari7391 Рік тому

As a tear drops so ever so slowly, drops from the comer of my eye. My heart stops ever so quite. I

@sandybianchi2124 Рік тому

Just lovely and very touching, thank you

@margaretenglish4326 Рік тому

Oh my, what a treasured memory. Thank for sharing Scott. I pray you and your family enjoy many blessings. God bless you. X

@diannerynne3235 Рік тому

Excellent interview!

@leoren2685 Рік тому

What a lovely interview - well done to the interviewer.

@maryddd3546 Рік тому

great interview thanks Scott

@lynkahaar9549 Рік тому

Absolutely wonderful interview. Nothing more for me to say. Thanks Scott for sharing such wonderful memories of Queen Elizabeth.

@lisalambrecht6676 Рік тому

Lol bagpipes! My grandma was Scottish and the pipes played at her 80th birthday 😊

@createone100 Рік тому

Just a lovely interview.

@musiclover8ful Рік тому

I cried every time when listening to stories about HMTQ. She was such a wonderful human being who will be sorrowly missed by the whole world. May you rest in peace, You Majesty.

@nb5871 Рік тому

How lovely! Thank you very much for such a heartwarming broadcast for our wonderful Queen Elizabeth 11...God rest her soul...💗

@karenjakobsen3607 Рік тому

What a lovely man.

@2011birch Рік тому

Great stories the haters need to know about a kind-hearted Queen. Thanks for sharing Scott.

@karenfavaron9946 Рік тому

Such a wonderful tribute to Her Majest Queen Elizabeth II. It brought tears to my eyes.

@lyricsdebra Рік тому

I really enjoyed hearing Pipes talk about his love for the Queen.

@tinytank385 Рік тому

Love the stories from this man

@sarahadair5890 Рік тому

Im so glad to hear that Charles valued his mother's happiness so much. 💗

@jacalynmiller Рік тому

what a wonderful interview, thank you

@lightbulb1952 Рік тому

He should write a book.

@mbean529 Рік тому

Beautiful recollections told with such fondness and humour. A truly touching tribute to Her Majesty who will surely have a twinkle in her eye from above. Thank you for this charming piece & for treating us to the unique hum of the bagpipes.

@trishag7559 Рік тому

What a wonderful interview! I loved hearing mr pipes wonderful memories of the Queen. He plays beautiful.

@simonbrown7455 Рік тому

What an incredible man . Kids must be so proud of you X

@brndcbrr Рік тому

You can see and feel the he talked about her that he really adore and love Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

@marthayanez6816 Рік тому

Bless him

@sandymorris387 Рік тому

Delightful interview...thank you for sharing your memories!

@AC-cg3bv Рік тому

Lovely interview. I prayed for him on the day of the funeral as must have been such a privilege but also heartbreaking when saying goodbye to her.

@karenhoward303 Рік тому

And so very sorry about his wife!

@barbarabolandtizio4650 Рік тому

Fabulous stories and interview. Thank you for an uplifting piece.

@shirlenerossi-kennedy9728 Рік тому

Beautiful interview 😊

@jencoleman3847 Рік тому

Scott please try and write a book about your memories of our queen

@j.lidtkie3645 Рік тому

Thank you for sharing this. 💜💜💜

@magzb2642 Рік тому

She united kind people who appreciated her devotion to her people. ☘

@markhooper4532 Рік тому

Winnie Wallace... A lovely and charming man. Her majesty was such a good judge of character. Wasn't she just the best. we'll miss her more than we'll know. RIP, our gracious Queen.

@user-ko2tu3ss3o Рік тому

THIS is heart warming. Well done Pipes.

@1970brenz Рік тому

There's something so special about the bagpipes, they really get to me and make me feel emotional everytime!!

@EElgar1857 Рік тому

What a wonderful, charming man!

@SueProv Рік тому

What a lovely man. Really enjoyed this interview and I watched lots of them.

@mariaramirez2134 Рік тому

He so sweet n kind so very lucky to have been close to the queen what a great honor 🙏🌹♥️ God bless him n his family.

@ninemoonplanet Рік тому

"Pipes"can play his pipes for me any day. I love hearing them, but outdoors only please. I was in a Legion hall remembering family members from WW1, WW2 with 6 pipers playing indoors. I couldn't hear a thing for 5 minutes after. I'm looking forward to seeing the pipe bands later on Monday. Thank You Queen Elizabeth, and heirs.

@prfwrx2497 Рік тому

I'd like to believe that bagpipes were the foremost invention responsible for the association between warfighters and tinnitus.

@janethadley9162 Рік тому

To a fantastic piper you are thank you for sharing your memories with us didnt you play with the black watch

@staciecs77 Рік тому

Love his accent 😊

@christineneave1081 Рік тому

I really love this tune.Thank you.

@mariagillinson8527 Рік тому

Gosh that made me cry! Long will our dear queen live up in heaven to eternity!

@1chish Рік тому

Just struck me this man would have played for Her Majesty just a few hours before she died. I hope she was able to hear and enjoy it in her last hours. God bless her Duty done Ma'am. Rest in Peace with your family.

@annalizakozma6255 Рік тому

Fantastic conversation Suhana!

@debbierichards8182 Рік тому

The best insights on Queen Elizabeth & King Charles. Thank you, comforting to know he's so kind. Thank you, Pipes!

@barbaratg5230 Рік тому

Now that's a guy I would like to bring home to meet my family. I hope he and his family are going fine. You've got to love the Scottish xxx

@wayneharris9263 Рік тому

The Queen was such a wonderful, kind person. Miss her so much.

@davidlogan4329 Рік тому

What a perfect gentleman who served our beloved Queen so well. Thank you for allowing Scott to share some of his memories. Months after her passing, it is hard to realise she is gone.

@maryjohnson6796 Рік тому

Thank you for this. This is a lovely story. Thank you.

@dianamoore2241 Рік тому

Listening in Knoxville TN USA. Love this.💕👍💟

@LMOr_Kid Рік тому

I was waiting to hear the ‘Bag Pipes’ played - Thank You - I was not disappointed!!! 😊

@RaccoonRose Рік тому

Omg I adore this man.

@sheilawhite8314 Рік тому

thank you great interview

@msjannd4 Рік тому

Still hard to believe she's gone. 😪💔👸

@jdghgsouthern5934 Рік тому

Yes it is, QEII was born the same year as my mother and was crowned queen the year I was born. The more I learn of her the more I love her. RIP and Rise to Your Everlasting Glory!

@katiamanfredi7465 Рік тому

What a joyous man inspite of everything

@dianamoore2241 Рік тому

The cutest wedding I ever went to was for a couple who had Scottish heritage. The groom wore his kilt. A bagpipe player came down the aisle and walked over to join the organist. I can't remember if he played anything.

@alwynbarr6410 Рік тому

Good man love this 💂🏻‍♂️

@cd2smith Рік тому

This was one of the best interviews done by the CBC during Her Majesty's passing. I thoroughly enjoyed Pipe Major Methven's stories and sharing the fact that Canada was so dear to our late Queen.