Mike Summerbee has been presented with an OBE at an investiture at Windsor Castle.
Recognised in the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Honours list back in June 2022 for his services to Association Football and to charity, the Manchester City club ambassador received the insignia from HRH The Prince of Wales at a ceremony.
As well as enjoying a remarkable football career, during which he won every domestic honour, the European Cup Winners’ Cup and eight England caps, Summerbee has also been recognised for his campaign work in raising awareness of prostate cancer, having been diagnosed himself back in 2012.
He has passionately supported both Prostate Cancer UK and Manchester’s Christie Hospital, a specialist cancer treatment centre.
After collecting his OBE, Summerbee said: “To have received this OBE from His Royal Highness is one of the greatest honours of my life.
“It was a fantastic ceremony and amazing to be a part of. I never expected anything like this – I am so proud to have received this OBE and I know my family are too.
“It has been such a special occasion – we will remember it for the rest of our lives.”
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak added: “It is a very special day for Mike, Tina, the Summerbee family and everyone connected with Manchester City. We are all immensely proud to see Mike honoured with his OBE.
“This is a recognition so richly deserved, for a man who remains an incredible contributor to the game he loves and the charitable causes and community projects that he serves so selflessly.”