Proud Lionness! Mary Earps beams as she's honoured by William

Release time：2024-06-03 19:28:49 Source：World Walkthrough news portal

Lionness Mary Earps was today honoured by Prince William at Windsor Castle for her services to association football. 

The football star was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire as she joined VIPs including Gladiator director Sir Ridley Scott and England legend Peter Shilton. 

Earps wore an all-white outfit and matching fascinator hat as she accepted her honour at the castle. 

She was photographed beaming and laughing with Prince William before posing outside with her honour. 

Earps plays as a goalkeeper for Manchester United in the Women's Super League and is also a member of the England national team - in which the Lionesses's came second to Spain in last year's Women's World Cup. 

Sir Ridley was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire, with photographs showing him proudly receiving his medal from the senior royal. 

Meanwhile, Shilton was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to association football and to the prevention of gambling harm. 

Prince William is set to take a two-day visit to his Duchy of Cornwall on Thursday and Friday - marking the first time he will have stayed away overnight since his wife Catherine received her cancer diagnosis. 

He has been at her side and doing the school runs, with his diary modified accordingly. 

Mary Earps, from Wilmslow, is made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle

Mary Earps wore an all-white outfit and matching fascinator hat to Windsor Castle 

The honour given by Prince William recognises services to association football

Mary Earps smiles as she is made a Member of the Order of the British Empire

Sir Ridley Scott, from Los Angeles, is made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle

Sir Ridley Scott after being made a Knight Grand Cross during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle today 

Peter Shilton, from Colchester, is made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle

Former footballer Peter Shilton is awarded a CBE during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle

Mary Earps after being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire today 

Sir Bill Beaumont, from Lytham, Chair, World Rugby, is made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince William today 

Sir Bill Beaumont with Prince William at Windsor Castle earlier today 

William's willingness to have a night away from his wife has sparked hopes that the Princess of Wales might be on the mend.  

Meanwhile, Prince Harry arrived in the UK alone yesterday after flying in from California for a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in London today. 

Prince Harry will not meet his father King Charles during his trip to Britain because of the monarch's 'full programme', but insisted that he 'hopes to see him soon'.

The Prince had hoped to meet his estranged father the King during his trip, which follows a previous quick visit in February after Charles's cancer diagnosis. And Harry's event was just three miles away from where Charles was at Clarence House.

But Harry's spokesman said yesterday: 'In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not The Duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty's full programme.

'The Duke of course is understanding of his father's diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.'

Sir Ridley Scott is made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire

Sir Ridley Scott after being made a Knight Grand Cross earlier today 

The honour received by Lioness Earps recognises services to association football

Mary Earps shakes hands with Prince William as she is honoured at Windsor Castle 

Peter Shilton poses for a photograph with his wife Steph Shilton (right) and their family after being made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Prince William is set to take a two-day visit to his Duchy of Cornwall on Thursday and Friday

Sir Bill Beaumont, from Lytham, Chair, World Rugby, is made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire

The honour recognises services to rugby union football and to charity

Sir Bill Beaumont shakes hands with Prince William as he in honoured at Windsor Castle 

Sir Ridley Scott's honour recognises services to the UK film industry

Sir Ridley Scott after being made a Knight Grand Cross at Windsor Castle today 

Sir Ridley Scott, from Los Angeles, Director and Producer, with Prince William 

Peter Shilton poses for a photograph with his wife Steph Shilton (right) and their family after being made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Shilton smiles with family after he is awarded a CBE during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle

Sir Bill Beaumont (centre) poses for a photograph with members of his family after being made a Knight Grand Cross

Director and Producer Sir Ridley Scott poses after being made a Knight Grand Cross

Sir William Beaumont after being made a Knight Grand Cross for services to rugby and charity during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle

Peter Shilton after being made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Peter Shilton (left) with his wife Steph Shilton after being made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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