The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Receive Blue Peter Badges

StartFragmentThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have became a member of a chosen group - a lot more select than the royal family - since they have been honored golden Blue Peter badges. William and Kate acquired the accolade with regard to their campaign work on mental health problems affecting young people. "That's very touching," stated William on acquiring an honour his grandmother was given throughout her Golden Jubilee year. Kate claimed acquiring the badge was "hugely special," and "a real honour." William and Kate will be witnessed receiving their badges in Thursday's Blue Peter Christmas special on CBBC. Sir David Attenborough, JK Rowling, Steven Spielberg and David Beckham are amongst a small number of people to present the programme's golden badge. A year ago the great Roald Dahl had become the first person to obtain one after death.

The special badge is offered to role models and public figures whom show superb expertise in their field and inspire youngsters across years. Nevertheless it will likely be superseded next year if your programme introduces a new Diamond badge to mark its 60th anniversary. William stated it was "amazing" to obtain the badge of honour and assured to compare his with The Queen's. Blue Peter presenters Lindsey Russell and Radzi Chinyanganya had the honour of handing the badges over.EndFragment