Rachel Riley raises a glass with husband Pasha after receiving MBE.

Rachel Riley is celebrating an 'incredibly special day' after being awarded an MBE by King Charles at Windsor Castle for her work in spreading Holocaust awareness and combatting racism. The 37-year-old Countdown presenter, who has co-hosted the Channel 4 show since 2009, was recognised in the New Year Honours list for her contributions to Holocaust education as an active activist.

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Pasha was also looking dashing in a navy suit and could not hide his pride as he posed next to his wife as she held up her MBE.

The couple, who tied the knot in 2019, share two daughters. Their eldest Maven was born in December 2019 and their second child Noa joined the family in November 2021.

As well as her husband, Rachel also brought along her parents for the big day out with her mum looking radiant in a blue dress and heels.

Sharing pictures of them celebrating - and raising a glass to her new title - Rachel wrote: 'Incredibly special day today at Windsor Castle receiving my MBE from King Charles for services to Holocaust Education.

Rachel Riley is made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by King Charles III.

Rachel Riley, with her husband Pasha Kovalev, after she became a Member of the Order of British Empire for services to Holocaust Education, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.