Horsham DJ Carl Cox receives OBE medal from Prince William at Windsor Castle

Techno legend Cox was named in the King’s Birthday Honours, in June, for services to music.

Cox shared photographs from the investiture on Facebook, including one of him with the Prince of Wales during the ceremony and another of him holding up his medal outside.

“I’m not quite sure I can put into words what today means to me,” he wrote.

Looking back on how his career began, he said: “Music has been my whole life. From those early days of falling in love with records and DJing, to travelling the world and sharing that love with so many people, I’ve never stopped being grateful that I get to do what I do.

“To receive my OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) from Prince William at Windsor Castle today, recognising nearly 50 years of doing something I absolutely love, is beyond anything I could have imagined.”

The occasion also brought his parents to mind.

“I’ve been thinking a lot about my mum and dad today,” Cox wrote.

“I know just how proud they would have been, and I wish they could have been here to share this moment with me.”

He also spoke of what the honour meant for dance music.

“This honour means so much, not just to me personally, but because of where our music has come from and how far it has travelled. To see dance music recognised in this way is something I’m immensely proud of.”

Cox thanked the people who had supported him throughout his career.

“To my family, friends, everyone who has believed in me, supported me and danced with me over the years, thank you. You’ve all been part of this.

“My heart is very full today. I’m proud, humbled and deeply honoured. Thank you.”