A WARRINGTON Hospital doctor has received an MBE from Prince Charles.

Dr Tracey Cooper was named on the New Year’s Honours list for services to midwifery, having worked in the field for 25 years.

And Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s head of midwifery received her MBE from the Prince of Wales during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, March 15.

The 53-year-old was joined by her husband and three daughters.

Dr Cooper said: “It was a lovely day.

“We didn’t know who would be giving out the honours until the day itself.

“I’ve had so many letters from people congratulating me.

“It probably never will really sink in that I’ve been given an MBE.”