Honour for Born Free founder and award-winning actress Virginia McKenna

Wildlife champion and award-winning actress Virginia McKenna was yesterday (Wednesday) awarded her Damehood at Windsor Castle.

By Sarah Page

Published 10th May 2023, 16:39 GMT

Updated 11th May 2023, 11:34 GMT

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The honour, invested by Prince William ,The Prince of Wales, is in recognition of her work for Wild Animal Welfare and Compassionate Conservation.

Dame Virginia is the founder, with her late husband Bill Travers, of the Horsham-based international animal charity Born Free.

A much-loved actress, Virginia’s early work includes A Town Like Alice for which she won a BAFTA, The Cruel Sea, Carve Her Name with Pride and The Smallest Show on Earth, with her husband Bill.