Darts star James Wade invited to Buckingham Palace by King Charles for heroic work outside of the sport
JAMES Wade mixed with royalty on Wednesday after being invited to a Buckingham Palace garden party by the King.
He earned the honour through his contribution to the community after extensive charity work supporting
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Wade, seen above with wife Sammi, was recognised for his charity work by King Charles this week
Credit: James Wade on X
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King Charles III at a garden party for recognising outstanding community work
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He took up the invitation with his wife Sammi to meet
Wade, 41, said on
"A day to remember. God save the King."
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The darts player was diagnosed with bipolar himself in 2012.
In an interview with
He said: "I now understand better why I have outbursts and sometimes say things I shouldn't.
"I am a little calmer and definitely not as hot-headed as I used to be."
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Wade is currently ranked as world number 10 and thought of as one the best left-handers to grace the sport.
The Englishman is one of the greatest to have never won a
He will host a celebrity fundraising day for Bipolar UK on Friday August 22 in Hampshire.
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