Mai Sussex, 25, from Holkham, met Princess Anne as she received the Bishop of Norwich Sustainable Environment Young Employee of the Year Award.

She began working on the Holkham estate as a trainee forester four years ago, attracted to the role by how the estate champions sustainability.

“If there is a young tree on the estate I’m doing my best to keep it alive,” she said.

“I've always loved the outdoors........

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