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Strictly star Amy Dowden receives MBE from King Charles at Buckingham Palace


Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has been honoured with an MBE from King Charles during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace today

Professional dancer Amy, 34, has formally been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to fundraising and raising awareness of inflammatory bowel disease. As an advocate and ambassador for charity Crohn’s & Colitis UK, Amy looked beautiful in a purple outfit with a matching hat as she was honoured for her efforts today, Tuesday 18 February. Amy was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by King Charles (Image: PA) She added, "Every year, 25,000 people in the UK are told they have Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and there will be many who feel less afraid about what lies ahead because of her work.

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