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Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood has been awarded an MBE at Windsor Castle for his services to baking and broadcasting on Wednesday.
TV star Paul, 57, has been a judge on the hit TV show since it started in 2010, co-hosting firstly with Dame Mary Berry and then Dame Prue Leith.
Paul, who was presented with his honour by the Princess Royal, said he would love for the Prince and Princess of Wales to appear on the show.
Speaking after the ceremony, Paul said being made an MBE had left him feeling 'very proud', but he wished his nan had been alive to witness it.
He explained: 'I was over the moon. When I (first found out) I told my mum and she was silent on the phone, which is quite unusual for my mum.
Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood has been awarded an MBE at Windsor Castle for his services to baking and broadcasting on Wednesday
Paul, who was presented with his honour by the Princess Royal , said he would love for the Prince and Princess of Wales to appear on the show (pictured with Princess Anne)
He said: 'I've always been fond of the Princess Royal' (pictured at the investiture)
'I wish my nan had seen it. She was very fond of the royal family, as we all are.
'But specifically she would've been over the moon. But my mum was here today so she was loving it.'
When asked which royal he would pick to compete in the Bake Off tent, Paul said: 'I think I'd go for Kate and Will - they'd be more than welcome!'
He later spoke of Princess Anne, who presided over the ceremony, and said that he had previously met her before at Buckinham Palace.
He said: 'I've always been fond of the Princess Royal.
'I met
