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flag BBC journalist Martha Kearney, 68, received a CBE for her journalism and broadcasting contributions, including groundbreaking roles and environmental storytelling.

flag BBC journalist Martha Kearney, 68, received a CBE from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle for services to journalism and broadcasting, expressing surprise at feeling nervous despite her extensive career. flag The former Today programme presenter, who stepped down after six years, reflected on her work on the nature-focused show This Natural Life, highlighting the challenge of describing natural scenes without visuals. flag She discussed her recent Christmas interview with the King about the environment and praised the BBC’s role in offering uplifting content. flag Kearney, who made history as the first female presenter of The World At One and served as Newsnight’s political editor, also noted her family’s pride at the ceremony. flag Other honorees included broadcaster Jackie Bird, who received an MBE, and Jane Tranter, who was awarded a CBE for contributions to television.

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