Alec Burns on duty outside the Lindo wing of St Mary's Hospital
A former Merton PCSO took centre stage yesterday as the royal baby was presented to the world.
Alec Burns, a former Merton PCSO and now Wandsworth police officer, was chosen to help guard the royal baby.
He was seen outside of the Lindo wing at St Mary's Hospital as Carole and Michael Middleton came to visit their grandson for the first time.
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