Rachel Riley is supported by husband Pasha Kovalev as she accepts the MBE from King Charles for her companies to Holocaust schooling
Rachel Riley has obtain an MBE at Windsor Fort for her work in elevating consciousness of the Holocaust and combating antisemitism.
The Countdown presenter, 37, was honoured for her companies to Holocaust schooling as an avid campaigner within the New Year Honours checklist.
She was a vocal critic of Labour’s dealing with of alleged anti-semitism throughout the get together and condemned Jeremy Corbyn‘s conduct whereas chief.
Riley, who has co-hosted the Channel 4 present since 2009, was paid £10,000 in damages by Mr Corbyn’s former aide, Laura Murray, following a Excessive Courtroom libel case in August final 12 months.
In 2019, she defined the abuse she obtained on social media as a public determine throughout a speech for the Holocaust Academic Belief in Westminster, along with her mom being Jewish.
Effectively performed: Rachel Riley has obtain an MBE at Windsor Fort for her work in elevating consciousness of the Holocaust and combating antisemitism
All yours: The Countdown presenter was honoured by Prince Charles for her companies to Holocaust schooling as an avid campaigner within the New 12 months Honours checklist
Thanks: Riley shook palms with the King after accepting the honour at Windsor Fort
Riley wrote on Twitter after the honour’s announcement: ‘Extremely proud to have simply been awarded an MBE for companies to Holocaust schooling.
‘Grateful to everybody who has despatched nicely needs and help over time.
‘That is very a lot shared with so many individuals who additionally dedicate their time and vitality to combating anti-Jewish racism.’
Sir Alok Sharma and David Harewood are among the many different notable names set to gather honours on the occasion.
Sir Alok, a former Conservative cupboard member, has been MP for Studying West since 2010 and likewise served as president for Cop26, the twenty sixth United Nations Local weather Change Convention held in Glasgow.
He has remained vocal on environmental coverage and final week known as on the Authorities to stay dedicated to an £11.6 billion local weather pledge.
Fellow MP Sir Tony Lloyd, who holds a Labour seat in Rochdale, may also be honoured for his public service – having represented his get together because the early Eighties.
Actor and broadcaster Harewood, greatest recognized for his position in US drama collection Homeland, was recognised within the honours checklist with an OBE for companies to drama and charity after he turned a distinguished voice for psychological well being help and towards racism.
Talking out: Riley was a vocal critic of Labour’s dealing with of alleged anti-semitism throughout the get together and condemned Jeremy Corbyn ‘s conduct whereas chief
Fairly in pink: The maths whizz wore a demure off-the-shoulder gown and matching hat as she accepted her award on Tuesday
High honour: Riley admired her medal with Russian dancer Pasha, a former Strictly Come Dancing skilled, following the ceremony at Windsor Fort
He mentioned on Instagram: ‘An award from a brand new King needs to be trigger for enormous celebration, and but already I hear the refrain of self defeating voices rattling round my head, ideas of ‘Empire’ and subjugation complicated the image and once more shifting the earth beneath.
‘I cease for a second and consider all of the others whose contributions have gone unnoticed and unpaid for and settle for this award on their behalf, and proceed to talk reality to energy every time and wherever I see the necessity.’
Two males will obtain honours for companies to music, with Moody Blues frontman Justin Hayward additionally gathering an OBE and pianist Sir Stephen Hough receiving his knighthood.
Sir Stephen, who made 29 appearances on the BBC Proms, was recognised within the late Queen’s Birthday Honours final 12 months for a profession that features eight Gramophone Awards.
He mentioned he noticed the knighthood as an acknowledgement that classical music is “one thing of continuous relevance and significance in British cultural life”.
