Myleene Klass has been awarded an MBE at Windsor Castle for her campaign to improve miscarriage care. The musician and presenter, who suffered four miscarriages, said the honour sends a clear signal that women's healthcare 'needs to move forward'.
Speaking after the ceremony, she noted that King Charles has acknowledged the need for change. 'We’re actually in a position where we can change the law, and women can benefit from it,' she told the PA news agency. The 47-year-old has become a leading voice demanding better support and legal amendments.
Pop star Leona Lewis, 40, received an OBE for her music career and charity work focusing on animal welfare and the environment. 'To be recognised for charitable work is so meaningful,' she said. Meanwhile, former health secretary Patricia Hewitt, 76, was made a Dame Commander for her contributions to public health and NHS reform, including the 2007 smoke-free legislation which she described as her most important political achievement.
Other recipients included Sir Warren East, former Rolls-Royce chief, knighted for services to the economy and net-zero aviation, and Sir Nick Gibb, former schools minister, honoured for services to education.
