Watford legend Luther Blissett has experienced one of his proudest moments after receiving his OBE from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.

The Hornets record goalscorer and appearance maker was recognised for services to football and charity in the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee birthday honours last year, and he was pictured during the investiture enjoying some light-hearted moments with Prince William.

He tweeted: “Amazing morning at Windsor Castle. So humbling. So Proud. Thank you to my partner Lauren and to the @WatfordMayor and all the #wfc fans and people of our town for your support.”

 

The 65-year-old was one of only four men to play in all four divisions for Watford in their meteoric climb from the Fourth Division to the First Division, and his career flourished under coach Tom Walley and the club’s greatest ever manager Graham Taylor, the driving force behind bringing the club and community together.

Watford Observer: Luther Blissett receives his OBE from the Prince of Wales.Luther Blissett receives his OBE from the Prince of Wales. (Image: PA)

He became the first black footballer to score a hat-trick for England and was bought by AC Milan for £1 million in 1983.

“That my career as a footballer can be used by the charities to touch the lives, not just of football fans, but their families and the community as a whole is in itself a great honour,” Blissett said of the honour last year.

Watford Observer: Luther Blissett enjoys a a light-hearted moment with the Prince of Wales.Luther Blissett enjoys a a light-hearted moment with the Prince of Wales. (Image: PA)

“To receive an OBE not just for my achievements in football but for using that career for the good of others makes me immeasurably proud, even more so in this Platinum Jubilee year.”