What does it take to earn an award from the king?
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Every December 31st, the monarch recognises remarkable contributions to society through the British honours system. This year's list includes notable figures like actor Stephen Fry and Mayor Sadiq Khan, as well as unsung heroes like Pastor Stephen Redman from Ark Church in York, who was awarded an MBE for his work with families of children battling cancer. He joined Esther Higham to share his experience.
Released on 2 Jan 2025
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