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King Charles honours carers and celebrities at Windsor Castle

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  • King Charles and Prince William presented honours to actors Carey Mulligan, Warwick Davis, Ellie Goulding, and Daniel Levy at Windsor Castle.
  • Unpaid carers were celebrated at a Windsor Castle reception, with care worker Carol Dight and GP Dr Manmeet Kaur sharing their experiences.
  • Princess Anne attended a St John Ambulance event, Queen Camilla presented writing competition medals, and other royal appointments were made.

Carey Mulligan was awarded a CBE by King Charles at Windsor Castle for services to drama, according to multiple reports. The actress, known for roles in 'Promising Young Woman' and 'The Great Gatsby', described the recognition as 'extraordinary' in comments reported by Daily Mail - Home. Warwick Davis received an OBE from Prince William for services to drama and charity; the actor told Daily Express - Showbiz that Prince William was surprised he had not already received the honour.

Ellie Goulding was awarded an MBE by Prince William for services to biodiversity and the climate, according to multiple reports. Daniel Levy received a CBE for services to charity and the community in Tottenham, according to multiple reports. Professor Yoshua Bengio, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, received an OBE from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle, according to multiple reports.

Receiving a Royal Warrant is the greatest honour of my career - something I could scarcely have dreamed of when I sat down with a pencil and paper contemplating my first design over 40 years ago.

Kiki McDonough, Jeweller

Unpaid carers were celebrated at a reception hosted by the King and Queen at Windsor Castle, according to Carers UK. Carol Dight, a care worker from Gwent, told South Wales Argus - News that the King spoke of his passion for care and that the evening was driven by Queen Camilla. Dr Manmeet Kaur, a GP from Caerphilly, attended in recognition of her contribution to community wellbeing, describing the event as 'a dream I never even dreamed' in comments reported by South Wales Argus - News.

Unpaid carers save the UK around £184 billion every year, according to the Centre for Care. Princess Anne attended a reception for St John Ambulance in London marking 40 years of the National Cadet of the Year Competition on April 10, multiple reports said. Queen Camilla presented medals to winners of the BBC 500 Words writing competition at Windsor Castle, praising the importance of children's writing.

The Princess of Wales has changed so many brands and taken them to the next level – and every brand would say how grateful they are to her.

Kiki McDonough, Jeweller

'It is the best thing you could possibly do,' she said. ' Dame Charlotte Manley, former private secretary to Prince Andrew, was made a Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles at Windsor Castle, according to multiple reports. Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, nanny to the Prince and Princess of Wales's children, received the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) at Windsor Castle, according to multiple reports.

Kiki McDonough was granted a royal warrant from Queen Camilla; according to Daily Mail - Home, she described it as 'the greatest honour of my career'. King Charles hosted a reception at St James's Palace honouring the achievements of Britain's Nigerian community, according to multiple reports. The royal dolls' house at Windsor Castle is being revamped to include contemporary authors, who have submitted miniature versions of their work, according to multiple reports.

I think to get children reading and writing stories especially nowadays is so important. And also it gives them time to get away from some of their folks. So, I think it's so important that children keep on writing. It is the best thing you could possibly do. It will take you all on adventures all over the world.

Queen Camilla, Queen Consort

Ellen Roome received an MBE for services to children's online safety after her son's death, according to multiple reports.

And don't just take my word for it – many years ago, a famous author said this: 'In the main, writing is just thrill: the thrill of exploring'. You have proved him right, as, through the magic of your pens and devices, you have brought your imaginations to life and led your readers on breath-taking explorations.

Queen Camilla, Queen Consort

The Prince of Wales and I talked about Harry Potter, my work in films, and he was very surprised I hadn't had an [OBE] already.

Warwick Davis, Actor

He said, 'I should of had one years ago'.

Warwick Davis, Actor

She would be very proud of me. We both set up the charity to help people with dwarfism and their families. We don't expect such award for it. We just want to help people.

Warwick Davis, Actor

The whole experience I would say was unbelievable.

Carol Dight, Care worker

You just can't put that experience into words, you can't describe the honour that you feel meeting the royal family, it's just truly humbling.

Carol Dight, Care worker

The King said he was so pleased to meet us and he talked about his passion for care and that it was Queen Camilla's drive to do the evening.

Carol Dight, Care worker

I felt truly honoured to attend and represent Wales. It was a proud moment connecting with inspiring people from across the country. It felt like a dream I never even dreamed - becoming a reality.

Dr Manmeet Kaur, GP
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