GMB's Kate Garraway awarded MBE by Prince William as husband Derek watches on

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Kate Garraway has been awarded MBE by Prince William as her husband Derek Draper proudly watched on.The Good Morning Britain presenter recieved the impressive accolade at Windsor Castle on Wednesday and looked stunning in an off-white ensemble with a high neckline, long sleeves and a pleated skirt.Meanwhile, as she received the award, Derek - who's life changed after he contracted Covid-19 in March 2020 – was seen proudly watching the special moment, reports the Mirror.Kate has documented her husband's heartbreaking health battle after coronavirus left him in hospital for more than a year.Derek also looked smart for the occasion as he sported a dark blue suit with a light blue shirt and patterned tie and beamed from ear to ear as he sat in a wheelchair whilst watching his wife pick up her MBE.After being given the accolade, Kate was pictured smiling and curtseying in front of the Prince of Wales.Kate was made an MBE in the New Years Honours list.Reacting to the news in January, Kate said: "I actually feel very awkward about it all really, I don't know why, because I'm thrilled to bits and incredibly honoured."But you just sort of think, 'What?

Me?' And then you think it's not real."Since her husband's hospitalisation in 2020, the mum-of-two has been transparent about how Covid-19 impacted her family.The TV star made two touching documentaries – Finding Derek and Caring of Derek – to openly share her family's journey since her husband's hospitalisation and gruelling road to recovery.Derek continues to be in and out of hospital as he battles complications from the virus.Kate recently shared an update on Derek earlier this month, revealing he is now able to whisper.She explained on Loose Women: "It's very much a whisper.