'It was such a special day for my whole family, making memories to last a life time. He’s welcome back any time!'
In her latest Instagram post, the former deputy headteacher wrote: "Prince William actually came to our family house today!! I am utterly honoured that he joined us for afternoon tea and champagne, where he not only spent a generous amount of time talking to my whole family but also honoured me with my Damehood.
"He is clearly passionate about improving oncology outcomes as the President of the Royal Marsden. It was such a special day for my whole family, making memories to last a life time. He's welcome back any time!"A sunny day meant Dame Deborah and her family could take some cherished photos of the royal visit in the garden of her parents' home, where she is currently staying.Dame Deborah revealed the visit by the Duke of Cambridge became a champagne occasion for her family.
But, in exceptional circumstances, some are announced at other times of the year - as happened with Captain Sir Tom Moore's knighthood. Dame Deborah has received widespread praise for her no-nonsense approach to talking about her cancer publicly, and has shared her experiences of treatment and daily life with her social media followers since her diagnosis in 2016.
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