Radio broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young (78) after receiving his Knighthood at Buckingham Palace in London. The former baker's assistant was dubbed at an investiture by the Prince of Wales. *... After the ceremony he said: It was very impressive, I would think it was the most nervous I have been.

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27 June 2002

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Radio broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young (78) after receiving his Knighthood at Buckingham Palace in London. The former baker's assistant was dubbed at an investiture by the Prince of Wales. *... After the ceremony he said: It was very impressive, I would think it was the most nervous I have been.

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