On Thursday, the extraordinary life of Simon Mann - SAS officer, mercenary, adventurer, brewing heir and bon viveur - will be celebrated in a central London chapel.

On Thursday, the extraordinary life of Simon Mann - SAS officer, mercenary, adventurer, brewing heir and bon viveur - will be celebrated in a central London chapel.

Simon Mann's fiancée leads mourners in paying tribute to the colourful mercenary who was previously jailed for his role in the failed 2004 Wonga Coup.