The Duke of Cambridge has presented podcast host Deborah James with a damehood at her family home - popping in and enjoying a glass of champagne in the sun.
The 40-year-old, known online as Bowel Babe, was honoured for her 'tireless campaigning' to raise awareness of bowel cancer.
Dame Deborah posted pictures of Prince William with herself and her family on Instagram and said it was 'such a special day'.
She wrote: "Prince William actually came to our family house today!! "I am utterly honoured that he joined us for afternoon tea and champagne, where he not only spent a generous amount of time talking to my whole family but also honoured me with my damehood. READ MORE: Wagatha Christie trial: Nine things we learned today as Coleen Rooney claims Rebekah Vardy 'actively wanted to be famous' "It's quite surreal having a royal pop in at home, and yes you can imagine the cleaning antics and preparation went off the scale – but it was all irrelevant because William was so kind and he put us all at ease. "He is clearly passionate about improving oncology outcomes as the President of the Royal Marsden.
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