Royal recognition for Street star’s 36 years on ‘Weatherfield’ cobbles
I’ve enjoyed every moment of my 36 years in Coronation Street. Sally Dynevor, who plays Sally Webster, in the soap.
CORONATION STREET star Sally Dynevor revealed she “burst into tears” after discovering she had become an MBE as she collected the award from Windsor Castle yesterday.
The actress, who has played the ambitious Sally Webster in the soap since 1986, received her medal for services to drama from the Princess Royal.
Speaking after the ceremony, she said: “(The Princess) was lovely. She said ‘how long have you been in Coronation Street?’ And I said it was 36 years, she said ‘that’s a very long time’.
“I said ‘it is but I’ve enjoyed every moment of it’.”
Ms Dynevor, 58, who is competing in Dancing On Ice, also revealed the next song she is set to skate to will be pop-soul hit Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations.
The actress, whose daughter is star of Netflix series Bridgerton Phoebe Dynevor, said it was “wonderful” having a daughter who shared her passion for acting and described herself as a “very proud” mother.
The actress, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 and has campaigned to raise awareness of the disease, also spoke about the importance of “catch(ing) it in the early stages”.
Other high-achievers honoured in the investitures included historian and broadcaster Professor Michael Wood, who received an OBE, and Christopher Thomas, former deputy director of HM Coastguard, who was appointed an MBE. Prof Wood, who has presented numerous BBC history series including In Search of the Dark Agesand In Search of
England, said the Princess was “really jolly” and “good fun”.
There was a knighthood for Antonio Horta-Osorio, who resigned as chairman of banking giant Credit Suisse in January following an internal investigation into allegations of breaching coronavirus rules.
The executive, who is also a former boss of Lloyds Banking Group, was knighted in June 2021 for his services to the financial sector, as well as his voluntary work for mental healthcare and culture.
Meanwhile Laura Bounds, managing director of Kent Crisps, received an MBE for services to international trade with the Canterbury-based business.