Overview
- The Chelsea defender said attending the ceremony was likely the first training session she has ever missed in her career.
- She explained that previous investiture dates conflicted with match days and Champions League preparations, delaying her acceptance.
- Prince William asked about the women's transfer window and checked on her wellbeing following recent knee issues, reflecting his interest in the women's game.
- Bright retired from England duty in October to prioritise her physical and mental health after earning 88 caps, winning Euro 2022 and captaining the 2023 World Cup finalists.
- She was accompanied by her parents, grandmother, pregnant sister and agent, and said she no longer feels "like a fraud" having OBE next to her name.