Lorraine Kelly collects her OBE

Lorraine Kelly collects her OBE

The Sun columnist was interviewed by stand-in host Nadia Sawalha for ITV1’s Lorraine programme this morning.

Standing outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse, in Edinburgh, she admitted that she felt nervous.

She joked to viewers: “I'll be absolutely fine. As long as I don't fall over and squash the Queen - that is my fear - I'll be fine if that doesn't happen."

Scottish telly star Lorraine, 52, has been honoured for her charity work and for supporting the Armed Forces.

Talking about her philanthropy, she explained: "I am an Honorary Colonel of the Black Watch Cadets, I support Help for Heroes, Tayside veterans, Poppyscotland, Sightsavers, MS Society, The Eve Appeal and Comic Relief."

And she added: "I'm so honoured to be awarded the OBE and it's even more special as it’s Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee year."

Wearing a blue dress and burgundy hat, Lorraine told fans: “The sun is shining, it's gorgeous, and it is so very special to be getting the award here in Edinburgh, it's fantastic."

And talking about the honour she said: "It's at Holyrood Palace just behind me, and I'm going to be here with lots of other people that are going to be getting honoured, and yes, it's going to be a really special day."