Now, 53 years later, Twiggy has been honoured for a lifetime of service to fashion, the arts and charity. The fashion model, actress and grandmother of three, spoke of her "amazing" experience after the Prince of Wales presented her with her Dame Commander insignia at Buckingham Palace yesterday. "About time you got this," the heir to the throne told her. Related articles Ban fur imports after Brexit says celebs Judi Dench and Andy Murray Twiggy is made a Dame by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace - in pics Dame Twiggy proudly holds her insignia (Image: John Stillwell/PA Wire) Height of fashion... Twiggy in 1967 (Image: Popperfoto/Getty Images) Dame Twiggy, who was brought up in Neasden, northwest London, said she would have giggled at the thought of such an honour when she was plucked from obscurity at 16 to become a global modelling sensation. She said of Charles: "I've met him before, he's really nice. "He said, 'Congratulations, about time you got this, we're all thrilled for you' ." HONOURED: Twiggy at Buckingham Palace yesterday with daughter Carly, husband Leigh and stepson Jason (Image: Yui MokPA Wire) MBE...Voice coach Grant (Image: John Stillwell/PA Wire) Holding her Dame Commander insignia, the 69-year-old, married name Lesley Lawson, told everyone: "Officially it's Dame Lesley but call me Dame Twiggy. Dame Twiggy sounds best." Accompanied by husband Leigh, stepson Jason and daughter Carly, she was dressed in a chic three-piece suit by designer Stella McCartney. Also at the ceremony, Downton Abbey star Jim Carter received an OBE, while celebrity voice coach David Grant was awarded an MBE.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility