Margaret left speechless before Princess Anne presents her with award

A voluntary worker has revealed how she was left speechless... seconds before meeting HRH The Princess Royal to collect an award.

- PAUL BEHAN

Margaret Milligan, from Prestwick, was personally honoured with an award by The Princess at Victim Support Scotland’s annual volunteering conference in Glasgow.

The Princess Royal, who is the Patron of the charity, visited to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2025 as well as Victim Support Scotland's 40th anniversary.

Margaret won the Volunteer Impact Award, having been nominated and voted on by VSS colleagues and service users.

“I couldn’t believe it when my name was read out,” she said. “I was truly speechless, which is most unlike me!

“And what an honour to be presented by The Princess Royal, I'm well chuffed.”