Barlow ‘deeply proud’ of OBE honour

Take That star Gary Barlow said he was “deeply proud” after returning to Buckingham Palace yesterday to be awarded his OBE by the Queen.

The 41-year-old X Factor judge, who has spent more than 20 years in the public eye, was given the title for services to the entertainment industry and to charity.

Barlow masterminded the triumphant Diamond Jubilee concert — staged at the Palace during a special bank holiday weekend in June — which featured a host of stars including Stevie Wonder and Sir Paul McCartney who played to a televised audience of millions.