Lioness Maria Earps was honored today with Prince William bee Windsor castle for her services to football.
The football star was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire as she joined VIPs including Gladiator director Sir Ridley Scott and England legend Peter Shilton.
Earps wore an all-white outfit and a matching fascinator hat as she received her honor at the castle.
She was photographed beaming and laughing with Prince William before posing outside with her honour.
Sir Ridley was appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire, with photos of him proudly receiving his medal from the senior royal.
Meanwhile, Shilton was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to football and gambling harm prevention.
Prince William will make a two-day visit to his Duchy of Cornwall on Thursday and Friday The first time he must have stayed away overnight since his wife Catherine was diagnosed with cancer.
He stood by her side and did the school runs, adjusting his diary accordingly.
Mary Earps, from Wilmslow, is appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle
Mary Earps wore an all-white outfit and matching fascinator hat to Windsor Castle
The honor bestowed on Prince William is in recognition of the services he has provided to football
Mary Earps smiles as she is appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire
Sir Ridley Scott, from Los Angeles, is appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle
Sir Ridley Scott after being made a Knight Grand Cross at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle today
Peter Shilton, from Colchester, is appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle
Former footballer Peter Shilton receives a CBE during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle
Mary Earps after being appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire today
Sir Bill Beaumont, of Lytham, chairman of World Rugby, is today appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire by Prince William
Sir Bill Beaumont with Prince William at Windsor Castle earlier today
William's willingness to spend a night away from his wife has raised hopes that the Princess of Wales is on the mend.
In the meantime, Prince Harry arrived in Britain alone yesterday after flying in California for a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in London Today.
Prince Harry will not meet his father King Charles during his trip to Britain due to the monarch's “full schedule” but insisted he “hopes to see him soon.”
The prince had hoped to meet his estranged father, the king, during his trip, which follows an earlier short visit in February after Charles' trip. cancer diagnosis. And Harry's event was only three miles from where Charles was Clarence House.
But Harry's spokesman said yesterday: 'In response to many questions and ongoing speculation about whether or not The Duke will meet his father this week while in Britain, this will unfortunately not be possible due to the full schedule of His Majesty.
'The Duke obviously understands his father's diary with obligations and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.'
Sir Ridley Scott is appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Sir Ridley Scott after being made a Knight Grand Cross earlier today
The honor received by Lioness Earps is in recognition of service to football
Mary Earps shakes hands with Prince William as she is honored at Windsor Castle
Peter Shilton poses for a photo with his wife Steph Shilton (right) and their family after being appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Prince William will make a two-day visit to his Duchy of Cornwall on Thursday and Friday
Sir Bill Beaumont, of Lytham, chairman of World Rugby, is appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
The honor recognizes services to rugby union football and to charities
Sir Bill Beaumont shakes hands with Prince William as he is honored at Windsor Castle
Sir Ridley Scott's honor recognizes services to the British film industry
Sir Ridley Scott after being made a Knight Grand Cross at Windsor Castle today
Sir Ridley Scott, from Los Angeles, director and producer, with Prince William
Peter Shilton poses for a photo with his wife Steph Shilton (right) and their family after being appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Shilton laughs with his family after being awarded a CBE at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle
Sir Bill Beaumont (centre) poses for a photo with members of his family after being made a Knight Grand Cross
Director and producer Sir Ridley Scott poses after being made a Knight Grand Cross
Sir William Beaumont after being made a Knight Grand Cross for services to rugby and charity at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle
Peter Shilton after being appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Peter Shilton (left) with his wife Steph Shilton after being appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire