Our Patron

The Late Queen Elizabeth II was our Patron until 2022. Prior to this, Her Majesty The Queen Mother had been our patron since Thistle's very beginning. 

The Royal Family have been present throughout the history of Thistle.

Early correspondence is filled with telegrams from the palace wishing Francis Tudsbery, Thistle's founder, good wishes.

In 2013, during Thistle's 70th anniversary celebrations, The Late Queen visited Thistle and spoke about the issues that affect veterans.