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18-02-2025
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Strictly's Amy chats chemotherapy with King as she receives honour
Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has spoken about the "impact of chemotherapy" with King Charles as she was honoured at Buckingham Palace. The 34-year-old from Caerphilly, who has Crohn's disease, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to fundraising and raising awareness of inflammatory bowel disease. Dowden, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, described being presented with the honour by the King as being like an "out-of-body experience". "We spoke about my recovery from chemotherapy and the impact of chemotherapy on my body," she said. MBE for Amy Dowden in King's Birthday Honours Strictly's Amy froze embryos after cancer diagnosis Strictly's Amy Dowden not bitter after cancer Dowden learned of her cancer diagnosis after returning from her honeymoon with husband Ben Jones. In the BBC documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer And Me, she revealed that she had frozen some embryos. The Royal Family has also publicly shared their cancer experiences, with Buckingham Palace announcing last year that the King has been treated for cancer while Catherine, the Princess of Wales revealed she was in remission from the disease in January after undergoing chemotherapy. Before her cancer diagnosis, Dowden revealed in 2019 that she was living with Crohn's disease and spoke about her struggles with the condition in BBC documentary, Strictly Amy: Crohn's And Me. Three years later, she was admitted to hospital in Manchester following a Crohn's flare-up while on the Strictly live tour. Dowden said being presented with her MBE "hasn't sunk in yet", adding that she was determined to continue her awareness and fundraising work for Crohn's and colitis. Speaking after the ceremony on Tuesday, Dowden said: "It's really surreal, it's been like an out-of-body experience but it is a true honour to get an MBE and I will forever do what I can to raise awareness and fundraise for Crohn's and colitis, and Crohn's & Colitis UK charity, and also, recently as well for breast cancer - getting as many people as I possibly can to check themselves as earlier detection saves lives. "It's an incredible honour, and one that still hasn't sunk in yet." Asked what she was most proud of in her career, Dowden said she still could not believe she had become a British champion dancer with her now-husband. She said that, in addition to being the first ever Welsh professional dancer to join Strictly Come Dancing, "I'm also super proud of my documentaries I've made for Crohn's disease and breast cancer, and raising awareness and, obviously, getting an MBE". Marianne Radcliffe, chief executive of charity Crohn's & Colitis UK, said the dancer had helped "normalise conversations" about the conditions with her openness and honesty. "People never used to talk about Crohn's or colitis, but Amy has really helped to normalise conversations about these conditions by being open and honest, and adding some of her trademark sparkle," she said. Ms Radcliffe said that every year 25,000 people in the UK were told they had inflammatory bowel disease, and there would be many who felt less afraid about what lay ahead because of Amy Dowden's work. "She has inspired so many with her determination and considerable achievements and we are proud to have Amy as a Crohn's & Colitis UK ambassador," she added. Composer Sir John Rutter said it was "very special" to receive a knighthood from King Charles at the ceremony on Tuesday because the King was a "music lover". Sir John, who is also a conductor, editor and arranger, was honoured for services to music. The musician is best known for his choral compositions, including Christmas carols, anthems and extended works such as the Gloria, the Requiem and the Magnificat. He has previously had works commissioned for major royal events including Queen Elizabeth II's golden jubilee, the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 2011 and the coronation of King Charles III. Amy Dowden will not return to Strictly this year Amy Dowden hopes to dance again by end of month Strictly's Amy Dowden reveals new cancer scare
The Independent
18-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Strictly's Amy Dowden discussed chemotherapy with Charles as she was made an MBE
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden spoke about the 'impact of chemotherapy' with the King as she was honoured at Buckingham Palace, she said. The Welsh dancer, who has Crohn's disease, said being formally made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to fundraising and raising awareness of inflammatory bowel disease was an 'out-of-body experience' after the ceremony on Tuesday. In 2023, Dowden was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after returning from her honeymoon with husband Ben Jones and revealed in the 2024 BBC documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer And Me that she had frozen some embryos. The royal family has also publicly shared their cancer experiences, with Buckingham Palace announcing last year that Charles has been treated for cancer while the Princess of Wales revealed she was in remission from the disease in January after undergoing chemotherapy. Speaking after the ceremony, Dowden said she had spoken to the King about her recovery from cancer. She said: 'We spoke about my recovery from chemotherapy and the impact of chemotherapy on my body.' Before her cancer diagnosis, Dowden revealed in 2019 she was living with Crohn's disease and spoke about her struggles with the condition in a BBC documentary titled Strictly Amy: Crohn's And Me. Three years later, she was admitted to hospital in Manchester following a Crohn's flare-up while on the Strictly live tour. Dowden said being honoured 'hasn't sunk in yet' and that she was determined to continue her work raising awareness and funds for Crohn's and colitis. She said: 'It's really surreal, it's been like an out-of-body experience but is it true honour to get an MBE and I will forever do what I can to raise awareness and fundraise for Crohn's and colitis, and Crohn's & Colitis UK charity, and also, recently as well for breast cancer – getting as many people as I possibly can to check themselves as earlier detection saves lives. 'It's an incredible honour, and one that still hasn't sunk in yet.' Asked what she was most proud of in her career, Dowden said she still could not believe she had become a British champion dancer with her now-husband. She continued: 'Obviously, being the first ever Welsh professional dancer to join Strictly Come Dancing but I'm also super proud of my documentaries I've made for Crohn's disease and breast cancer, and raising awareness and, obviously, getting an MBE.' In a statement, Marianne Radcliffe, chief executive of charity Crohn's & Colitis UK, said the dancer had helped 'normalise conversations' about the conditions with her openness and honesty. She said: 'People never used to talk about Crohn's or colitis, but Amy has really helped to normalise conversations about these conditions by being open and honest, and adding some of her trademark sparkle. 'Every year, 25,000 people in the UK are told they have inflammatory bowel disease, and there will be many who feel less afraid about what lies ahead because of her work. 'She has inspired so many with her determination and considerable achievements and we are proud to have Amy as a Crohn's & Colitis UK ambassador.'
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Strictly's Amy Dowden discussed chemotherapy with Charles as she was made an MBE
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden spoke about the 'impact of chemotherapy' with the King as she was honoured at Buckingham Palace, she said. The Welsh dancer, who has Crohn's disease, said being formally made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to fundraising and raising awareness of inflammatory bowel disease was an 'out-of-body experience' after the ceremony on Tuesday. In 2023, Dowden was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after returning from her honeymoon with husband Ben Jones and revealed in the 2024 BBC documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer And Me that she had frozen some embryos. The royal family has also publicly shared their cancer experiences, with Buckingham Palace announcing last year that Charles has been treated for cancer while the Princess of Wales revealed she was in remission from the disease in January after undergoing chemotherapy. Speaking after the ceremony, Dowden said she had spoken to the King about her recovery from cancer. She said: 'We spoke about my recovery from chemotherapy and the impact of chemotherapy on my body.' Before her cancer diagnosis, Dowden revealed in 2019 she was living with Crohn's disease and spoke about her struggles with the condition in a BBC documentary titled Strictly Amy: Crohn's And Me. Three years later, she was admitted to hospital in Manchester following a Crohn's flare-up while on the Strictly live tour. Dowden said being honoured 'hasn't sunk in yet' and that she was determined to continue her work raising awareness and funds for Crohn's and colitis. She said: 'It's really surreal, it's been like an out-of-body experience but is it true honour to get an MBE and I will forever do what I can to raise awareness and fundraise for Crohn's and colitis, and Crohn's & Colitis UK charity, and also, recently as well for breast cancer – getting as many people as I possibly can to check themselves as earlier detection saves lives. 'It's an incredible honour, and one that still hasn't sunk in yet.' Asked what she was most proud of in her career, Dowden said she still could not believe she had become a British champion dancer with her now-husband. She continued: 'Obviously, being the first ever Welsh professional dancer to join Strictly Come Dancing but I'm also super proud of my documentaries I've made for Crohn's disease and breast cancer, and raising awareness and, obviously, getting an MBE.' In a statement, Marianne Radcliffe, chief executive of charity Crohn's & Colitis UK, said the dancer had helped 'normalise conversations' about the conditions with her openness and honesty. She said: 'People never used to talk about Crohn's or colitis, but Amy has really helped to normalise conversations about these conditions by being open and honest, and adding some of her trademark sparkle. 'Every year, 25,000 people in the UK are told they have inflammatory bowel disease, and there will be many who feel less afraid about what lies ahead because of her work. 'She has inspired so many with her determination and considerable achievements and we are proud to have Amy as a Crohn's & Colitis UK ambassador.'
The Independent
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Strictly's Amy Dowden to be honoured at Buckingham Palace
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden and composer John Rutter are among those set to be honoured by the King at Buckingham Palace. The Welsh dancer will be formally made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to fundraising and raising awareness of inflammatory bowel disease, while Sir John will receive a knighthood for services to music in a ceremony on Tuesday. Dowden revealed in 2019 that she was living with Crohn's disease before fronting a BBC programme titled Strictly Amy: Crohn's And Me, in which she spoke about her struggles with the condition. Three years later, she was admitted to hospital in Manchester following a Crohn's flare-up while on the Strictly live tour. In 2023, the dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after coming back from her honeymoon with husband Ben Jones, and revealed in the 2024 BBC documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer And Me that she has frozen some embryos. Sir John, who is also a conductor, editor and arranger, is best known for his choral compositions, including Christmas carols, anthems and extended works such as the Gloria, the Requiem and the Magnificat. He has previously had compositions commissioned for major royal events including Queen Elizabeth II's golden jubilee and for the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 2011. More recently, the first two choral items sung at the late Queen's platinum jubilee national service of thanksgiving in June 2022 and six pieces performed at the coronation of King Charles were arrangements by Sir John. Sir John was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to music in the 2007 New Year Honours, and in 2023 he became a Fellow of The Ivors Academy. Among other recipients due to be honoured on Tuesday are Jasvinder Sanghera, who will be made a Dame Commander for services to the victims of child, forced marriage and honour-based abuse. Dame Jasvinder, from Derby, was just 14 years old when she was faced with the prospect of a forced marriage, but defied her parents' wishes by refusing and leaving home. Ostracised by her family, she later founded the charity Karma Nirvana in 1993, described as the first specialist charity for victims and survivors of honour-based abuse in the UK. In November last year, she was appointed by Harrods as an advocate for survivors of alleged abuse by its late former owner Mohamed Al Fayed. Dame Jasvinder said she was 'honoured to be a part of this project' because she believed the department store wished to 'get this right'.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Strictly's Amy Dowden to be honoured at Buckingham Palace
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden and composer John Rutter are among those set to be honoured by the King at Buckingham Palace. The Welsh dancer will be formally made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to fundraising and raising awareness of inflammatory bowel disease, while Sir John will receive a knighthood for services to music in a ceremony on Tuesday. Dowden revealed in 2019 that she was living with Crohn's disease before fronting a BBC programme titled Strictly Amy: Crohn's And Me, in which she spoke about her struggles with the condition. Three years later, she was admitted to hospital in Manchester following a Crohn's flare-up while on the Strictly live tour. In 2023, the dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after coming back from her honeymoon with husband Ben Jones, and revealed in the 2024 BBC documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer And Me that she has frozen some embryos. Sir John, who is also a conductor, editor and arranger, is best known for his choral compositions, including Christmas carols, anthems and extended works such as the Gloria, the Requiem and the Magnificat. He has previously had compositions commissioned for major royal events including Queen Elizabeth II's golden jubilee and for the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 2011. More recently, the first two choral items sung at the late Queen's platinum jubilee national service of thanksgiving in June 2022 and six pieces performed at the coronation of King Charles were arrangements by Sir John. Sir John was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to music in the 2007 New Year Honours, and in 2023 he became a Fellow of The Ivors Academy. Among other recipients due to be honoured on Tuesday are Jasvinder Sanghera, who will be made a Dame Commander for services to the victims of child, forced marriage and honour-based abuse. Dame Jasvinder, from Derby, was just 14 years old when she was faced with the prospect of a forced marriage, but defied her parents' wishes by refusing and leaving home. Ostracised by her family, she later founded the charity Karma Nirvana in 1993, described as the first specialist charity for victims and survivors of honour-based abuse in the UK. In November last year, she was appointed by Harrods as an advocate for survivors of alleged abuse by its late former owner Mohamed Al Fayed. Dame Jasvinder said she was 'honoured to be a part of this project' because she believed the department store wished to 'get this right'.
