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ON me 'ead son!

Ex-England captain Alan Shearer says he’s ‘honoured and proud’ to get a CBE from Prince William for his charity work

Newcastle United legend took his family along to Buckingham Palace for the ceremony

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ON me 'ead son! Alan Shearer shows Prince William he's a cut above as he gets his gong at Buckingham Palace.

The balding former England captain was honoured with a CBE for his charity work.

How's your barber . . . Alan Shearer receives CBE from a balding Prince William
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How's your barber . . . Alan Shearer receives CBE from a balding Prince WilliamCredit: PA:Press Association
Strides ahead . . . former England captain receives gong for his charity work
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Strides ahead . . . former England captain receives gong for his charity workCredit: PA:Press Association
Shear joy . . . striker Alan with his wife Laura and kids
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 Shear joy . . . striker Alan with his wife Lainya and kidsCredit: PA:Press Association

The Premier League all-time top goalscorer, with 260 strikes, was presented with the honour by FA President Wills.

The Match of the Day pundit wrote on Twitter: "Very honoured and proud to receive my CBE today in recognition of my charity work.

"Thank you to everyone who supports me."

Bare we go . . . England football legend celebrates after receiving CBE
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Bare we go . . . England football legend celebrates after receiving CBECredit: Getty Images
On the red carpet . . . Match of The Day pundit tweeted he 'was proud' of the result
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On the red carpet . . . Match of The Day pundit tweeted he 'was proud' of the resultCredit: PA:Press Association
In line of honour . . . Alan Shearer receives gong at final ceremony of the year
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In line of honour . . . Alan Shearer receives gong at final ceremony of the yearCredit: PA:Press Association

Shearer, 46, took his family along for the last investiture of the year.

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