Veteran broadcaster Moira Stuart, 73, is awarded a CBE by Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace after serving for the media for decades
- The 73-year-old broadcaster became the first African-Caribbean woman to read the news on British television
- Moira received her CBE from Princess Anne and donned an emerald green coat and navy blue dress for the occasion
- Moira became a newsreader and presenter at Radio 4 after starting her BBC career as a radio production assistant, her career spanning 50 years
Veteran broadcaster Moira Stuart was appointed CBE for her services to the media by Anne, Princess Royal, at Buckingham Palace in London on Thursday.
The 73-year-old broadcaster, who became the first African-Caribbean woman to read the news on British television, was among a host of people to receive royal honors at the ceremony.
Moira looked chic in an emerald coat and navy blue dress and donned a matching fascinator as she proudly posed with her honor in front of the palace.
Award: Veteran TV presenter Moira Stuart was named a CBE for her services to the media by Anne, Princess Royal, at Buckingham Palace in London on Thursday
She was seen posing with her red award outside the royal residence after Princess Anne presented it inside the building.
Moira became a newsreader and program presenter at Radio 4 after starting her BBC career as a radio production assistant in the 1970s.
She enjoyed a history writing career in radio and television at the BBC spanning nearly five decades, having returned in 2010 to read Chris Evans’ BBC Radio 2 Breakfast news bulletins.
Credit: The 73-year-old broadcaster became the first African-Caribbean woman to read the news on British television
In style: Moira looked chic in an emerald green coat and navy blue dress, which wore a matching fascinator
Born in Hampstead, London, her TV presenting roles have included The Andrew Marr Show, BBC Breakfast and News After Noon.
Joining Classic FM in 2019 to become the station’s morning news anchor, the station presents Moira Stuart Meets… featuring interviews with famous faces from arts, politics, sports and entertainment.
She has also presented documentaries including In Search Of Wilberforce for BBC Television and the BBC World Service documentary The Unknown Soldier.
In conversation: The broadcaster was spotted speaking to Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace in London
Moira received an honorary doctorate from the University of Edinburgh in 2006 and an honorary doctorate from Canterbury Christ Church University in January 2013.
The journalist has won numerous awards, including the TV and Radio Industries Club Awards for Best News Anchor of the Year in 1988 and the Women of Achievement television personality award a year later.
Most recently, she received the Harvey Lee Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting at the Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) ceremony in March 2020.
Decorated: Princess Anne was spotted pinning Moira’s red award to her coat during the ceremony at the royal residence
Career: Born in Hampstead, London, the TV presenter has appeared on The Andrew Marr Show, BBC Breakfast and News After Noon, among others
Delighted: She was seen proudly holding up her award for onlookers as she stood outside Buckingham Palace
Elsewhere, singer Tony Hadley, known for Spandau Ballet’s 1980s hits like Gold and True, was named an MBE for charitable contributions to shooting star Chase Children’s Hospice Care.
Coronation Street actress Cherylee Houston was awarded an MBE for her services to theater and people with disabilities. She plays Izzy Armstrong on the ITV soap opera.
Other honorees include culinary author Claudia Roden, who received a CBE for services to food culture, and co-founder of The River Cafe Lady Rogers, who received a CBE for services to the culinary arts and charity.
Wide range: The station has served as the morning news anchor at Classic FM since 2019, presenting Moira Stuart Meets… with interviews with famous faces