The radio presenter, 72, will be made an MBE for his services to radio, autism awareness and charity.
The Scottish presenter, 72, will be made an MBE for his services to radio, autism awareness and charity.
According to data from research body Rajar, Greatest Hits Radio appears to be enjoying a Bruce bounce, with the average audience now at 6.6 million – up 14% on the previous quarter, and more than double the 2.9 million listeners two years ago. After being named in the King’s birthday honours list in June, Bruce said he hoped it would help highlight the challenges facing autistic people, following his son’s diagnosis.“I hope it might help highlight the many difficulties autistic people face.”In 2009, Bruce released his autobiography Tracks Of My Years, speaking about his experience raising his autistic son Murray, who is non-verbal, with his third wife Kerith.
Education reform advocate Katharine Birbalsingh is among the other notable names being honoured at Buckingham Palace.
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