Coronation Street legend William Roache and presenter Matt Baker honoured at Windsor Castle

Mary-Kate Findon

14 December 2022 at 2:21 pm·1-min read

Coronation Street legend William Roache and presenter Matt Baker have been made OBE by King Charles in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

The soap star can be seen showing off his award outside the royal residence in Berkshire after the investiture ceremony.

Countryfile presenter Mr Baker said: “It’s a real honour, and to come here to the castle on such a fresh day, I mean it’s absolutely beautiful.”

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