Location Location Location’s Phil Spencer has been honoured by King Charles III at Windsor Castle for his work as patron of St Mungo’s
Phil Spencer has been at a very new location as the presenter was honoured by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. The property expert, 56, was recognised b the monarch for his work as patron of charity St Mungo’s.
While he has been entertaining Channel 4 viewers on Location, Location, Location for the past 25 years alongside Kirstie Allsopp, It’s his charitable work that King Charles has honoured him for at the castle.
Phil’s role as a patron for St Mungo’s began in 2010 and it has now landed him with an MBE. But his time with the organisation began long before – and even before he found fame.
Now, he’s been seen beaming as the King greeted him and presenter him with the honour. Phil stood in front of Charles before late holding his MBE up with pride.
He previously said the honour was “one hell of a thing and overwhelming”. And he said that is especially the case as the cause “is very close to my heart”.
Sadly, Phil’s mother and father weren’t at his proud moment due to their tragic deaths. They both died after the car his mother, Anne, was driving tipped over the edge of a bridge. It fell into the Nailbourne River in Littlebourne, Kent.
Phil paid a tribute to his parents after the devastating incident. He said they “would have held hands under the water and quietly slipped away”.
With fans still loving his property show, Phil often provides hints and tips for those wanting to get on the property ladder. Last December, he urged anyone buying a home to use a 10p coin to check for a serious property issue.
He told fans you should use a 10p to measure any cracks you spot in your potential home – as this could help you spot a serious problem called subsidence.
Speaking to Metro, Phil Spencer said: “If the crack is less than 3mm wide — which means you can’t fit a 10 pence piece into it – it may not be serious.
“Plaster sets hard and can crack over time as the property shrinks or swells in different weather conditions. The key thing is to not jump to conclusions, and the ‘10p test’ is a useful rule of thumb.”
He continued to say cracks tend to appear at “weak points” in the home. He explained it normally appears around windows and doorframes, or where an extension has been added. But they are more common in new-build homes, as the plaster has had less time to settle.
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