A roll call of the UK's favourite showbiz stars were joined by Prince Charles and Prime Minister Tony Blair when the Pride of Britain awards were staged in central London. Movie heart-throb Jude Law and former Baywatch hunk David Hasselhoff were also in attendance for the annual event, which honours everyday heroes from all around the country.
Girls Aloud stunner Cheryl Tweedy was likewise turning heads at the shindig, along with Kelly Brook, who was accompanied by her fiancé Billy Zane. The real stars of the evening, however, were the normal people from all across the UK who were being honoured for showing inspirational courage.
Kylie Minogue, who is currently in Australia as she prepares to resume her Showgirl tour, made a special appearance via videolink to present an award to little Katy Miles. The brave six-year-old, who was treated at Yorkhill Hospital in Glasgow for a rare kidney cancer, raised £650 for the hospital by selling Kylie memorabilia.
And Real Madrid star David Beckham turned out to honour eight-year-old Ollie Cartwright, from Northampton, who has undergone 130 operations to remodel his face after being born with a disfigured skull. "What you've achieved is one of those special things," said the legendary footballer, before asking the youngster "Can I have a hug?". Needless to say the little boy, who was just one of 18 brave people who received awards, obliged immediately with an excited embrace.
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