Singer Leona Lewis has been awarded an OBE by King Charles III at Windsor Castle for her services to music and charity.
The X Factor winner, 40, received the honour alongside television presenter Myleene Klass, who was made an MBE for her work in women's health, miscarriage awareness and charity.
The investiture ceremony took place on Wednesday at the royal residence. Both women were recognised for their significant contributions to their respective causes.
Following the ceremony, the pair posed together in the castle grounds after receiving their honours from the King.
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The awards acknowledged Lewis's impact on the music industry and her charitable endeavours, whilst Klass's honour recognised her advocacy work in women's health issues.
The ceremony marked a significant moment for both women, who have used their platforms to champion important causes.
After receiving their medals from the King, they were photographed together in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Klass, 47, who serves as an ambassador for pregnancy and baby loss charity Tommy's, shared her joy on social media.
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"I am utterly overjoyed and humbled," she wrote on Instagram, revealing details of her conversation with the King during the investiture.
The former Hear'Say singer explained that she spoke to King Charles about her ongoing work with Tommy's and their graded model of care.
The discussion highlighted the progress being made in supporting women who have experienced pregnancy loss.
During the investiture, Klass discussed NHS policies regarding miscarriage care with the King. She told him that women are currently expected to experience three miscarriages before receiving medical intervention.
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"He looked surprised that this was the case and then completely agreed," Klass revealed on Instagram.
She drew a comparison, explaining to the King that "no one would wait for three consecutive heart attacks before receiving medical intervention, yet women are expected to wait for three Miscarriages before help."
The King was equally taken aback to learn that no official miscarriage data is collected in the UK. Klass indicated this would be her next focus area, working alongside Tommy's to address this gap in healthcare data collection.