Gymnasts Becky and Ellie Downie have been appointed MBEs after speaking out about abuse in sports. The sisters were honored at Windsor Castle and expressed their gratitude for the recognition. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visited Headingley Stadium in Leeds for the Community Sport and Recreation Awards, where they interacted with players and girls participating in Rugby League drills. The Duchess surprised her husband by praising him as the best father, husband, and friend ahead of his 60th birthday.
Prince Edward looks visibly moved as Duchess Sophie pays tribute to him in moving speech to mark his 60th birthday https://t.co/xZlVNJlBh9 https://t.co/vmEI0LM1Xn
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"He is the best of fathers, the most loving of husbands and still is my best friend." During a joint visit to Leeds, The Duchess of Edinburgh surprised her husband, The Duke of Edinburgh, by saying a few words of tribute to him, ahead of his 60th birthday on Sunday.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have visited Headingley Stadium in Leeds, to attend the Community Sport and Recreation Awards. š Their Royal Highnesses also spoke to Leeds Rhinos female players and girls, who were taking part in Rugby League drills. Click for more.
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Prince Edward, who turns 60 on Sunday, has seemed like the understudy in a play written with someone else in mind. https://t.co/G06iSYf103
Suits you, Sophie! Duchess of Edinburgh joins husband Prince Edward in Leeds at Community Sport and Recreation Awards https://t.co/Oe94R8dU66 https://t.co/ohHFdbc1Cv
"It's definitely mind-blowing and an honour to be recognised." ā¤ļøā¤ļø The Nottingham sisters spoke to Princess Anne about how they got into the sport. Look at pics from the ceremony here: https://t.co/CQT2Cvv6Xv https://t.co/4Xhywwy7zc
Gymnasts Becky and Ellie Downie honoured with MBEs at Windsor Castle https://t.co/6K6ghHmlHC
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Gymnasts appointed MBEs after speaking about abuse in sport say they '100% did the right thing' https://t.co/tExw9gi7l5