Daly said the King her put her ‘at ease’ during the investiture ceremony.
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Strictly Come Dancing co-host Tess Daly has said being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) is the “greatest honour” of her career and one that she is dedicating to her late father.
The 56-year-old, who was made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting, was accompanied by her husband Vernon Kay during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
The soap star has been recognised for her services to charitable fundraising and philanthropy.
Teenage world darts champion Luke Littler, Love Island’s Georgia Harrison and singer Elaine Page are also recognised by the King.
‘My heart is so full,’ wrote the presenter, who has been at the helm of the BBC competition for more than two decades
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Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are "to separate amicably".
