Tributes Pour in for Conservative Lord James Douglas-Hamilton
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, a prominent Conservative Member of Parliament, has passed away at the age of 81. He served in the Scottish Office under both Margaret Thatcher and John Major before becoming a Member of the Scottish Parliament in 1999. Lord Douglas-Hamilton was also a former page of honour to the Queen, having played a role in the Queen's coronation in 1953.
A True Gentleman Loved by All
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross described Lord James Douglas-Hamilton as a "true gentleman" whose popularity extended across all political lines. Liberal Democrat Christine Jardine, the current MP for Edinburgh West, also expressed her admiration for Lord Douglas-Hamilton, noting his kind words and genuine concern for those he served.