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Sir Alan Bates says knighthood will be put to 'good use'

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Sir Alan Bates received his knighthood from the Princess Anne on Wednesday .

The 70-year-old was honoured for his services to justice in the King’s Birthday Honours .

He led a campaign on behalf of subpostmasters wrongly prosecuted for stealing.

Sir Alan said it felt 'most unusual' to receive the royal honour, but said he will put it to 'good use'.

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English

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