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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Hannah Roberts

Strictly’s Tess Daly describes being made an MBE as ‘greatest honour of my career’

Tess Daly, the co-host of Strictly Come Dancing, has described being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) as the "greatest honour" of her extensive career, dedicating the prestigious accolade to her late father.

The 56-year-old broadcaster, recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to broadcasting, attended the investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, accompanied by her husband, Vernon Kay.

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