In November 2013 Margam Auxilier Dillwyn Thomas marched at the Cenotaph for the first time. Dillwyn Thomas who during his long life, owned, bred and trained many point-to-point winners has been centre stage in his role as a Royal Welsh Agricultural Honorary Director in horses main ring, display and commentaries.
Charles, as Prince of Wales, presented him with a Silver Armada dish to mark his retirement. The Queen presented him with the RWAS Life Vice Presidency in 2004.
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Dillwyn recalled he managed to keep hold of his revolver after stand down but handed it in years later during an arms amnesty.
At the launch of his book, A View From The Main Ring, he was interviewed in the national press.
An interview of Dillwyn Thomas by Jason Grey can be seen on our YouTube channel:
