Mary Berry left 'absolutely overwhelmed' as she's made a Dame Commander by Prince Charles

The food writer, who helped a generation of people to cook in their own kitchens, became the nation’s sweetheart after she made her debut in 2010 on the hit cooking show, The Great British Bake Off.

Appearing alongside fellow judge, steely-eyed Paul Hollywood, they became an endearing double act during their time on the show, which was hosted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.

Mary left the show in 2016, along with Mel and Sue, when it moved to Channel 4, and she was replaced by fellow cook, Prue Leith.

The much-loved TV star has fronted her own cookery shows, including Mary Berry Cooks, Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking, and BBC One’s Britain’s Best Home Cook, in which she appears as head judge.

source: express.co.uk