Lewis Hamilton awarded MBE

It’s not every day that a 24 year old meets Queeny and gets awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) is it. Well, Lewis Hamilton was lucky enough to take a trip to Buckingham Palace yesterday, where he was honoured for becoming the youngest formula 1 champion, EVER!

Lewis isnt the only sportsman to collect an MBE from the Queen, the likes of Joe Calzaghe and Andrew Flintoff have also recieved the award.

Meeting the Queen must be a very strange experience and it seems that it was quite an ordeal for Lewis too:

‘It was one of the most overwhelming experiences I’ve ever had. I’m kind of lost for words. I was so nervous to meet her. I don’t think you realise until you stand in front of her how special it is.’

All the Hamiltons were there to see Lewis collect the award, but girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger was busy touring with the Pussycat Dolls so was unable to attend the event.