Keely Hodgkinson, who won gold in the women’s 800m at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, was presented with an MBE by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Tuesday

Keely Hodgkinson graciously extended an offer to provide athletics guidance to Prince William and his children if they ever desired it. The Team GB athlete was bestowed with an MBE by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, a moment she deemed a “real honour.”

Given her recognition for her contributions to athletics, she didn’t hesitate to propose sharing her expertise with the younger royals should they wish to pursue a similar path. Recounting her conversation with Prince William during the ceremony, Hodgkinson told BBC Sport: “He [Prince William] said he remembered me winning last summer, and then my coach said that his kids are into athletics so I said that if he needed any tips he knows where to go.”

The gesture underscores the 23-year-old’s kindness and humility, as she thought of others even on a day dedicated to celebrating her own accomplishments. After joining Leigh Harriers at just nine years old, Hodgkinson clinched numerous county championships in the 800m, 1200m, 1500m, and cross-country…