Prince William praises motor neurone disease campaigner Kevin Sinfield after knighthood
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Prince William praised former rugby league star Kevin Sinfield as he received his knighthood for charity work.
Prince William has praised former rugby league star and fundraiser Kevin Sinfield, calling his knighthood one of the easiest decisions ever made. Sinfield officially received the honor during a ceremony at Windsor Castle in recognition of his charity work and motor neurone disease campaigning. The royal stated that the former athlete should have been knighted years ago for his dedication to the cause.
- Royal praisePrince William described honoring the campaigner as an effortless choice and stated the recognition was long overdue.
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Sinfield became a prominent public figure and fundraiser after launching massive endurance challenges to support motor neurone disease research following the diagnosis of his former teammate Rob Burrow.
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Prince William presented rugby league icon Kevin Sinfield with his knighthood at Windsor Castle, praising his work raising awareness for motor neurone disease.
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- Evening StandardSir Kevin Sinfield should have been knighted ‘years ago’, William says2h ago · open ↗
- BBC SportKnighting Sinfield 'easiest decision anyone's had to make,' says Prince William3h ago · open ↗
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