TV star and County Durham farmer Matt Baker chatted with King Charles III about Hebridean sheep as he was honoured at an investiture ceremony in Windsor Castle.
Countryfile presenter Baker, who grew up on a farm near Lanchester, County Durham, was awarded an MBE for his work for the charity Children In Need.
Speaking after the ceremony, the 44-year-old said that he and Charles had spoken during the investiture about a herd of Hebridean sheep the presenter bought off the then-Prince of Wales during the filming of Countryfile.
Matt Baker was presented with his MBE by King Charles III at Windsor Castle today
“I told him, because I was feeding them this morning before I came – obviously with it being so frosty – and they’re still going strong so we had a bit of a natter about it,” he said.
Baker also praised the royal family, adding: “I’ve done a lot with the royal family over the years, I really have.
“I think for Britain, I love the concept of the royal family.”
He also reminisced about how mucking out the Queen’s horse Emma was a real highlight in his TV career.
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