TV presenter Tess Daly will be among those accepting honours from the King today as she is officially made an MBE at Windsor Castle.
The 56-year-old and her Strictly Come Dancing co-host Claudia Winkleman were both made MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting.
It follows Daly and Winkleman’s announcement last month that the two will leave the show after fronting it together since 2014.
Follow here for updates on Tess’ special day as she’s supported by husband Vernon Kay and her family.
Tess and her family have now left Windsor Castle and are posing for official photos.
The main one shows Tess, Vernon and eldest daugher Phoebe.
We are expecting to hear from Tess shortly when she can tell everyone about her big day..
Tess Daly with Vernon Kay and their daughter Phoebe Kay (left) after she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.
A family affair!
Tess’ daughters Phoebe, 20, was grinning with delight alongside dad Vernon., who is in a smart dark suit.
Tess recently said in a podcast interview how her kids were her world. She said: “I’m not someone who goes for a day to the spa. I’m thinking, what do my kids need me to do today? Do you know what I mean?”
Phoebe recently attending Strictly Come Dancing with her mum and is currently studying at Uni whilst Amber still lives at home.
Tess Daly after being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire
Tess not the only TV star meeting King Charles
Former EastEnders star Anita Dobson has now also been made an OBE for services to charitable fundraising and philanthropy.
The 76-year old London-born actress can be seen smiling as she met the King at the palace.
She is best known for playing Queen Vic landlady Angie Watts on the BBC soap, is a patron of several charities including Thames Hospice and Focus Foundation, which provides support for grassroots charities and local organisations.
The actress is an ambassador for the Sick Children’s Trust and a former president of Phab, a charity that helps children and adults with and without disabilities to feel independent and confident.
ess Daly has her MBE!
Tess Daly has beeb made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. The honour recognises services to broadcasting.
Tess wore all red for the occasion.
Her family, two daughters and husband Vernon, can be seen in the background looking proud.
Tess cried tears of joy when she received MBE letter
Tess Daly was emotional when she spoke of her delight at being awarded an MBE earlier this year.
In a statement, she said: “I cried when I opened the letter, because I just I couldn’t believe it.
“I genuinely couldn’t, and the first thing I wanted to do was tell my dad, because I lost my dad many years ago, and I know how proud my dad would have been, and I would love to have shared that news with him more than anything.
“He would been incredibly proud in a very Northern, humble fashion. Because you’re under strict instructions, of course, not to share the news before it’s made public. But I must admit, I did tell immediate members of my family and swore them to secrecy.”
Tess Daly accepting the Entertainment Award for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ onstage during the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards
