Overview

• The honours were conferred by King Charles in the June 13, 2025 Birthday Honours list.
• Tess Daly almost missed her MBE acceptance deadline after the official letter was sent to the wrong address, prompting an emotional response.
• Claudia Winkleman said she was incredibly grateful and plans to celebrate with her mother and Daly by performing a paso doble.
• The duo have co-hosted Strictly Come Dancing since 2004 (Daly) and 2014 (Winkleman), anchoring Britain’s flagship weekend entertainment.
• Winkleman’s sister married into the House of Windsor, while Daly counts Queen Camilla among her personal friends.