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King Charles Presents New Year Honours to 71 Recipients at Windsor Castle

The investiture formalises New Year honours, highlighting public recognition of achievement in sport, health, the arts

Overview

  • King Charles presented awards to 71 people at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, formally conferring honours published in the 2025 New Year Honours list.
  • England footballer Georgia Stanway received an MBE for services to association football as she prepares to join Arsenal on a reported free transfer.
  • Former NHS England chief Amanda Pritchard was made a Dame for services to the National Health Service after moving to lead Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust.
  • Former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt was appointed an OBE for services to women’s cricket and her work in Yorkshire, and actress Anne Reid received a CBE for services to drama.
  • The ceremony was one of several investitures this year by the royal family, underlining how the honours system formally recognises public service and raises the public profiles of recipients.