Marcus Rashford Dedicates MBE To His Mother

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford was honoured by the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle by receiving an MBE, Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Rashford, aged 24 has been recognised for his drive to ensure no child in need went hungry during the pandemic, meaning many children were able to get the meals during the holidays.

Marcus Rashford and Prince William. (Photo Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

He dedicated the MBE to his mother, Melanie Maynard, as he vowed to continue his campaigning, adding that his motivation was to give young people the things he didn’t have when growing up.

Rashford said: "It seems like there's a lot going on but for me to put it in the simplest way - I'm trying to give children the things I didn't have when I was kid. If I did have, I would have been much better off and had many more options in my life. I'm just giving them the opportunity and I think they deserve the opportunity, what child doesn't. For me it's a punishment for them not to be getting things like meals or supplies of books.”

Marcus Rashford with his mother, Melanie Maynard. (Photo: Andrew Matthews, PA Wire)

Prince Williams Tweeted “"Pleased to be back doing investitures in person, celebrating people across the UK who have gone above and beyond for their country and community.” Today was his first investiture since the COVID pandemic started.