Carmela Chillery-Watson, 11, was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for her services to charitable fundraising after raising over £400,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK

An 11 year old girl believed to be the youngest person ever awarded an MBE has revealed she was left "speechless" upon discovering her remarkable honour.

Carmela Chillery-Watson received recognition in the King's Birthday Honours for her incredible charitable fundraising efforts. The youngster battles a rare muscle wasting condition that impacts just one in a million children globally.

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After Wednesday's investiture ceremony at Wind

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