investiture
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He also said he was pleased there had been no investiture ceremony to mark Prince William becoming Prince of Wales in 2022, saying it could have been "divisive".
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The show's co-host was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting and received the honour at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
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The King expressed delight at her recollection of his 1969 investiture as the Prince of Wales when he was 21, laughing at Mrs Caterham's comment about being the subject of many girls' affection.
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Stephen, who attended the investiture along with his mum Joan and sisters Karen Murray and Christine Davies, said his dad's honour had been "a long time coming".
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Recipients can select their investiture's date and location but not which member of the Royal Family will preside over the ceremony.
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