Broadcaster turned cancer campaigner Deborah James has been given a damehood by the Queen - days after she revealed she was "saying goodbye" following a years-long battle with bowel cancer.
The 40-year-old TV presenter has been given the honour after inspiring millions across the country and raising huge sums of cash for charity.
A statement issued by Downing Street on Thursday evening confirmed: "The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Damehood be conferred upon Deborah James."