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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maighna Nanu

Dame Joanna Lumley describes royal honour as ‘like a fairy story’

PA Wire

Dame Joanna Lumley has said she never thought she would be honoured at Buckingham Palace after having her prefect badge taken away from her for smoking in school.

The 76-year-old actress said receiving her damehood from the Princess Royal was “thrilling” and “like a fairy story”.

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