Tuesday 1 November 2022 08:55 PM Dermot O'Leary is joined by wife Dee Koppang as he is awarded the Freedom of ... trends now
Dermot O'Leary was awarded the Freedom of The City of London by the Lord Mayor in a ceremony in the capital on Tuesday.
The broadcaster, 49, was joined by proud wife Dee Koppang and revealed he was left a 'tiny bit teary' as he was honoured for his charitable work with the London Irish Centre.
Dermot's parents Séan and Maria emigrated to the UK from Wexford before his birth and he said he humbly accepted the award on behalf of all Irish immigrants.
Proud: Dermot O'Leary was awarded the Freedom of The City of London by the Lord Mayor in a ceremony in the capital on Tuesday (L-R) Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny, Dermot and his wife Dee Koppang
He went onto tell the attendees that his two great loves were 'This city [London] and my Irish heritage'.
The This Morning host, who shares a son with his wife, cut a dapper figure for the occasion in a navy suit, which he layered over a crisp white shirt and completed with a dark tie.
Meanwhile Dee looked chic in a long brown coat which she teamed with a black polar neck sweater.
Tears: The broadcaster was joined by proud wife Dee Koppang and revealed he was left a 'tiny bit teary' as he was honoured for his charitable work with the London Irish Centre
Can't believe it: The This Morning host, who shares a son with his wife, cut a dapper figure for the occasion in a navy suit
After receiving the honour, Dermot said: 'I am genuinely honoured to receive the Freedom of the City of London'.
'Anyone who knows me will know that two of my great loves are this wonderful city and my Irish heritage so, to receive the Freedom alongside my London Irish Centre friends makes it all the more special'.
'Countless Irish people, like my own parents, brought so much to this great city, so I
