Geri Horner supports husband Christian as F1 team boss is honoured by King Charles
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Horner was cleared of allegations of inappropriate behaviour made by female colleague earlier this year. Geri Halliwell-Horner stood by her husband Christian Horner as the F1 boss received an honour from King Charles - months after he was cleared of inappropriate behaviour allegations by a female colleague.
![[The Spice Girl looked on the Red Bull team principal, 51, was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/18/15/01JFCV8T34VKWSSRH7M16GSJ3T.jpg)
The Spice Girl looked on the Red Bull team principal, 51, was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours list for his services to motorsport. Her appearance comes days after she declared she “belongs to no man”, amid concerns raised in recent months about the couple’s future.
![[Through the initial media storm the couple put on a united front]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/18/15/01JFCVA3R5KCN24HVWSZJSPH2N-%282%29.jpg)
The racing giant was accused earlier this year of “inappropriate and coercive behaviour” involving a female employee, as hundreds of WhatsApp messages allegedly between Christian Horner and the female colleague were leaked to the press. Following an investigation, he was cleared of all wrongdoing.
![[Mr Horner described the honour as “humbling”,]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/18/15/01JFCS3F6XKFNZFG92Y3TT3YVM.jpg)
The couple put on a united front during the initial media storm, with Geri said to be “mortified and angry” as she continued to appear at F1 events hand-in-hand with her husband. Her steadfast support continued on Wednesday as Mr Horner was made a CBE. He described the honour as “humbling”, adding: “It’s a huge privilege to receive an honour like this.”.
![[Other notable names who received honours at the palace on Wednesday included filmmaker Christopher Nolan and his wife, film producer Emma Thomas.]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/18/15/01JFCVGFDYG3PBD93QQ40H5HXK.jpg)
Asked about his conversation with Charles, he told the PA news agency: “He was charming. We exchanged pleasantries and he inquired how the season had gone.”. The couple’s relationship has continued to come under scrutiny in the months since, with the popstar causing another stir last week as she took to the stage at the Royal Albery Hall to read a poem declaring she “belonged to no man”.
