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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Paul Britton

Prince William hand delivers damehood to Deborah James at family home - with glass of champagne

The Duke of Cambridge has presented podcast host Deborah James with a damehood at her family home - popping in and enjoying a glass of champagne in the sun. The 40-year-old, known online as Bowel Babe, was honoured for her 'tireless campaigning' to raise awareness of bowel cancer.

Dame Deborah posted pictures of Prince William with herself and her family on Instagram and said it was 'such a special day'. She wrote: "Prince William actually came to our family house today!!

"I am utterly honoured that he joined us for afternoon tea and champagne, where he not only spent a generous amount of time talking to my whole family but also honoured me with my damehood.

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