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Prince of Wales at Headingley with Rob Burrows and Kevin Sinfield

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RosiesMaw Thu 11-Jan-24 22:38:34
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Anybody else have a lump in their throat when this was shown on tonight’s News?
The Prince of Wales, HRH Prince William, visited AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium today to conduct the investiture of Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield as they received the CBE's they were awarded in the New Year honours.
Rhinos legends Burrow and Sinfield showed Prince William around their home ground and talked about their work to raise awareness and funds for the MND community
Prince William asked both about their playing careers and was particularly interested in the work to build the Rob Burrow Centre for MND in Leeds, even promising Burrow that he would take up his offer of returning to Leeds in the future to help open the centre, which is due to begin construction this Spring
And even more than a lump in my throat at the moving clip of Kevin Sinfield tenderly carrying his old teammate across the Leeds marathon finishing line?

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Callistemon21 Thu 11-Jan-24 22:48:06

Yes, I saw this on the news.

Very well-deserved CBEs for both of them. Between them they have raised more than £15 million for MND charities.

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henetha Thu 11-Jan-24 23:38:19

This brought tears to my eyes, it was wonderful. Let's hope that the amazing amount of money raised soon leads to finding a cure for this awful disease.

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NotAGran55 Fri 12-Jan-24 06:42:46

I didn’t see this but can recommend The Extra Mile by Rob.

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NotAGran55 Fri 12-Jan-24 06:43:15

By Kevin!

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Calendargirl Fri 12-Jan-24 06:46:41

Yes, definite lump in the throat.

And his lovely family. How his wife keeps smiling, I don’t know.

Your heart goes out to them.

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kittylester Fri 12-Jan-24 09:27:16

Agree totally.

Also think William is a lovely person.

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Jaxjacky Fri 12-Jan-24 10:19:35

Well done William going to them, rather than expecting them to traipse up to London. Both men richly deserve their honours, a shining example of love, compassion and focus missing in many others.

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annodomini Fri 12-Jan-24 10:57:18

It was so moving. For me, especially so because I lost my dear sister to MND four years ago. I am so grateful to these wonderful men who have raised millions for research into this horrible disease. Such courage, such strength, such love.

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AGAA4 Fri 12-Jan-24 13:40:17

They both deserve their CBEs. Rob for allowing access to his life through stages of his MND and Kevin for his tireless marathons in support of Rob and the MND charity.

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Mollygo Fri 12-Jan-24 13:53:41

It was a very touching moment.

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Anniebach Fri 12-Jan-24 15:11:51

So deserved, wonderful friendship

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mrshat Fri 12-Jan-24 15:19:59

Yes indeed Rosies Maw - lump in my throat and something wet in my eyes. Very moving.

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Kim19 Fri 12-Jan-24 18:31:21

Beautifully done. Obviously unrehearsed and spontaneous. A joy to watch.

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JaneJudge Fri 12-Jan-24 18:37:30

Friendship and love is a gift flowers

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