Rugby World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson handed CBE by Prince William at Buckingham Palace
- Jonny Wilkinson awarded CBE for services to Rugby Union
- Former England star collected the honour at Buckingham Palace
- Carl Froch was also honoured, receiving an MBE for services to boxing
- Williams Formula 1 team co-founder Patrick Head received a knighthood
A year after stepping in to retirement, England's 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning hero Jonny Wilkinson stepped up to collect his CBE.
The 36-year-old, who scored a high-pressure match-winning drop-goal in the 2003 final, brought the curtain down on a glittering career in 2014 by masterminding Toulon's second-straight Heineken Cup win. His award is for services to Rugby Union.
Boxer Carl Froch is another champion in the line-up of famous faces from the worlds of sport, who are to receive their awards from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace.
Jonny Wilkinson smiles for the camera after the ex-England star received a CBE for serives to rugby union
Wilkinson talks with Prince William as the World Cup hero collects his CBE at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday
The 38-year-old, who has announced his retirement from boxing, collects an MBE for services to boxing. He won four super-middleweight world titles and earned a reputation to rank alongside the all-time great global 12-stone champions.
Froch had hoped to end his career in Las Vegas but injury put paid to a projected fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and he has not fought since his Wembley win over George Groves more than a year ago.
Meanwhile, Williams Formula 1 team co-founder Patrick Head received a knighthood.
Sir Patrick, whose knighthood is for services to motorsport, has been hailed a 'design genius' by team founder Sir Frank Williams.
The 69-year-old's engineering talent has helped play 'a key role in establishing Great Britain as a leading force in global motorsport and the benefits of this are still being felt to this day,' according to Sir Frank.
Carl Froch smiles with his MBE having received the honour from Prince William in Buckingham Palace
Froch, who has announced his retirement from boxing, was awarded an MBE for services to the sport
Williams co-founder Patrick Head received a knighthood and was knighted by Prince William (left)
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