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King Charles Bestows MBE on Strictly Star Claudia Winkleman
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Claudia Winkleman received an MBE from King Charles at Windsor Castle.
- She and Strictly co-host Tess Daly were honored for broadcasting services.
- Winkleman's final appearance on Strictly will be the Christmas special.
TV presenter Claudia Winkleman accepted an MBE from King Charles at Windsor Castle, accompanied by her proud husband. The honor recognizes her extensive services to broadcasting, an achievement she shares with her Strictly Come Dancing co-host, Tess Daly.
Donning a chic white suit for the investiture, Winkleman shared a lighthearted moment with the King. This recognition comes shortly after the announcement that both she and Daly will depart the popular BBC dance show after the upcoming Christmas special.
Following the ceremony, Winkleman was pictured with her mother, Eve Pollard. Her MBE marks another significant milestone in her illustrious broadcasting career, which also includes her successful reality series, The Traitors.
