{
  "id": 771140,
  "title": "Meet Carmela, 11, the youngest person ever awarded an MBE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/meet-carmela-11-the-youngest-person-ever-awarded-an-mbe",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T12:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/meet-carmela-chillery-watson-the-uk-girl-who-began-fundraising-after-a-rare-diagnosis-at-4-and-became-the-youngest-person-ever-awarded-an-mbe-at-11/articleshow/133211539.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Carmela Chillery-Watson became the youngest MBE recipient at eleven years old. She received the honour for her extensive fundraising and awareness work. This recognition celebrated her dedication to Muscular Dystrophy UK and the disabled community. Carmela's journey began after her diagnosis with a rare muscle-wasting condition at age four. Her continued advocacy aims to promote accessibility and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}