A St John Ambulance volunteer who met Princess Anne after gaining national recognition has admitted possession of indecent images of children. Elliot Brooke, 19, was honoured at the Young Achievers’ Reception in 2024, an annual event which celebrates the exceptional contributions of young St John Ambulance members. The event was attended by The Princess Royal, who has served as St John’s Commandant-in-Chief (Youth) for many years. Brooke, of Rowan Road in Martham, appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court facing four charges involving images of children aged as young as under 10 after being arrested in March 2025. He pleaded guilty to three offences of making indecent images including 45 category A, the most serious, 48 category B and 31 category C. The teenager also admitted possessing a prohibited image of a child. Adjourning his sentencing until September 9, District Judge Matthew Bone said: "The offences you have admitted are serious and they attract a guideline starting sentence of 12 months in custody. "However they also say I should take into account other mitigating factors." He ordered a pre-sentence report to look at options including a suspended prison sentence, committal to the crown court or a community order. Brooke was made subject to interim notification requirements and bail conditions including restrictions on his internet use. The court heard there was also evidence that Brooke had messaged children though he has not been charged with any communications offence. He had been aged 16 and 17 at the time and the messages had been to other teens, one of whom has been charged with similar offences, the court was told. His defence solicitor said he had a number of conditions including autism spectrum disorder. Brooke was previously nominated for a Young Diamonds award, a special regional recognition created by the Norfolk Lieutenancy and the