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The TV fitness instructor, 69, who ran online home exercises during lockdown, offered The Duke of Cambridge his own trademark stretchy outfit at the Windsor Castle investiture ceremony. But Mr Motivator, listed under his real name Derrick Evans, was told by the future king, “no you look better than me”.

The star added of the encounter: “He was just brilliant. He said, ‘I’ve always admired you, keep what you’re doing going’.”

The workout coach was honoured for his services to health and fitness.

Suitably more tastefully dressed was designer Sir Paul Smith, who was made a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour.

Sir Paul, 75, who is in his sixth decade as a force in British fashion, joked: “I was made a CBE by the Queen, received my knighthood from Prince Charles and now with William I’ve got the full set.”

Also awarded yesterday was rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, 41, who received an OBE for raising millions to fight motor neurone disease after his pal Rob Burrow was diagnosed in 2019.

The former Leeds and England captain helped raise more than £2million from a gruelling 101-mile run ‑ the equivalent of almost four marathons ‑ without sleep in 24 hours.

He also ran seven marathons in seven days, which generated £2.7million charity cash.

The star said: “To be able to keep MND in the spotlight has been really special, so I’m delighted to be here to accept the honour on behalf of rugby league and the MND community.”

Also honoured was former West Indies and Lancashire cricket captain Sir Clive Lloyd, 77, who received a knighthood.

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