Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has received an MBE for his campaigning work from Prince William.

Rashford, 24, got the honour for services to vulnerable children after a high-profile campaign to force the government to change policy over free school meal vouchers during lockdown.

It meant many children were able to get the meals during the holidays.

The footballer is continuing to campaign on child food poverty issues and formed a taskforce on the issue that includes major supermarkets and food brands.

He took his mother, Melanie Rashford, to the ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Rashford also this year became the youngest person to top the Sunday Times Giving List by raising £20m in donations for his campaigning.

Prince William was hosting his first investiture since the COVID pandemic started, with actress Dame Sheila Hancock among others being honoured.

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Dame Sheila, who was married to John Thaw before his death in 2002, started in the theatre, before finding acclaim in the West End and New York’s Broadway.

William tweeted on Tuesday: “Pleased to be back doing investitures in person, celebrating people across the UK who have gone above and beyond for their country and community. W.”

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