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Torvill and Dean Receive Knighthoods
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Torvill and Dean, the Olympic ice skating legends, were knighted and made dames by King Charles at Windsor Castle, marking the triumphant close to a glittering 40-year career. Their iconic 1984 Bolero routine remains etched in history, and their final tour in Nottingham was hailed as one of their best. The ceremony honored 68 others, including Idris Elba and Meera Syal, while a funny mishap occurred when Torvill learned her damehood before Dean, whose knighthood notice went to the wrong address. Beyond sports, the event celebrated everyday heroes like Betty Brown, the oldest Post Office scandal survivor, and even members of the King’s medical team.
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