Chelsea great Lampard gets OBE

IMAGE: British football player Frank Lampard (right) stands next to his partner and television presenter Christine Bleakley, as he holds his Officer of Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal, after it was presented to him by Prince William, at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday. Photograph: John Stillwell/Reuters

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard was awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire) from Prince William at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

Lampard, the highest scorer in Chelsea's history with 211 goals and who won three Premier League titles and the 2012 Champions League with Chelsea, said it was "a very proud day" to be awarded the OBE.

"It's right up there with my achievements on the pitch with Chelsea," he added.

"It was surreal. We flew back from New York last night. I was very excited, have never been to the Palace before."

The 37-year-old now plays for New York City.