HMS Diamond crew parade through Coventry

The parade went from Gosford Street to the coucil house Credit: ITV News Central/Andy Bevan

The crew of HMS Diamond has been parading through Coventry today, to celebrate receiving the Freedom of the City.

The ship's company was blessed by the Dean of Coventry after marching from Gosford Street to the Cathedral.

The deed of the Freedom of Coventry Credit: ITV News Central/Andy Bevan

HMS Diamond has forged strong links with charities and organisations in the city after the old HMS Coventry was taken out of service.