Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II on Friday in recognition of his campaign to feed vulnerable children, alongside hundreds of key workers who helped in the fight against the coronavirus. Rashford, who has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), said he was "honoured and humbled" to receive the award. "Let's stand together in saying that no children in the UK should be going to bed hungry," he said. Fitness expert Joe Wicks, whose daily online exercise sessions drew millions of viewers across the globe, is also being made an MBE. Rapper Lady Leshurr is being awarded the British Empire Medal after releasing a coronavirus-related song this year reminding people to wash their hands.

Source: News 24 October 10, 2020 06:00 UTC