A Barnet Police Inspector has retired after 31 years of service in the Metropolitan Police.

The end of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations was particularly prominent for Inspector Terry Fowler, 49, as he had chosen Tuesday to be his last day as an inspector.

Inspector Fowler could have retired a year ago but he decided to delay his retirement as he wanted his last working day to be a memorable one.

However, not only did he spend his last day working alongside his Barnet colleagues, he was also working with his son PC Jamie Fowler who is also a Barnet police officer.

Spending his last day policing the Jubilee events seemed fitting for Inspector Fowler as his career centered around royal events.

He particularly remembers working at the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Princess Diana’s funeral and, more recently, the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Inspector Fowler said: "I have enjoyed my time at the Met and I could not ask for a better day to work on as my career here comes to a close.

“I have been fortunate enough to police many major events throughout my career but the Diamond Jubilee will be the one I remember the most.

“I'm probably more fortunate than most as I have had the privilege to serve alongside my son for the past five years and I am extremely proud that he too has chosen to follow in my footsteps".

Inspector Fowler worked along the Embankment on his last day policing Jubilee events.

PC Jamie Fowler said: "It has been fantastic serving alongside my dad. In the five years I have been in the Met he has imparted a lot of wisdom and has been extremely supportive.

“It has been great to have him around; as he has been with the Met for so long it has meant I have grown up in the job, thus inspiring me to join.

“I am extremely proud of him and what he has achieved throughout his career. It will be sad to see him go as I could not have asked for a better boss."