John Barrowman dons tartan as he receives MBE from Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace
THE Glasgow-born actor was honoured for services to entertainment and charity and wore full Highland dress as a tribute to his roots.
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John Barrowman is made an MBE
IT was a far cry from starring in panto with The Krankies, but John Barrowman took Buckingham Palace in his stride yesterday as he received the MBE from Princess Anne.
Glasgow-born John, 47, was honoured for services to entertainment and charity and wore full Highland dress as a tribute to his roots.
Speaking earlier this year, the actor and entertainer said: "I'm going to enjoy it for the rest of my life."
"It's one of the proudest things, thus far, that has ever happened to me," he added. "I never expected to get an honour like this. You hear about other people getting them but never expect it yourself."
He went on: "I am completely honoured by it, I'm proud to be a British subject, to be part of Great Britain, to be honoured by the Queen and for it to be run through by the Government. I am absolutely thrilled and had no hesitation at all in accepting."