Sally Lindsay, known for her role as Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street, was awarded an MBE for her services to drama on Wednesday. The ceremony took place at Windsor Castle, where she received the honor from the Prince of Wales.
Lindsay, 52, starred in the ITV soap opera from 2001 to 2006. She attended the investiture in an elegant white suit jacket and wide-legged trousers, accessorized with a white hat and silver hoop earrings. The award was announced as part of the New Year Honours List.
"I am extremely honoured to receive this award for Services to Drama," Lindsay stated previously. "Throughout my career I have met incredible people, made life-long friends and worked on many memorable projects. I would like to dedicate this award to the rest of the 8% of working class people who make up my industry and hope in the future there will be many more of us."
Beyond her role in Coronation Street, Lindsay has also appeared in the Sky One comedy-drama Mount Pleasant, the ITV police drama Scott & Bailey, and the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours. She was a regular panelist on Loose Women between 2011 and 2014. Lindsay also serves as an ambassador for Demelza Hospice Care, a charity supporting children with serious or life-limiting conditions.
Earlier this month, TV presenter Phil Spencer also received an MBE from King Charles for his work as patron of the charity St Mungo's. Spencer, known for co-presenting Channel 4's Location, Location, Location, became a patron of St Mungo's in 2010. The organization assists individuals facing homelessness in Greater London.
Spencer described receiving the MBE as "one hell of a thing and overwhelming," particularly as the cause is "very close to my heart."