President Sergio Mattarella is
"unique", veteran TV presenter Pippo Baudo told ANSA Wednesday
after being knighted by the head of State on Tuesday.
"It was an informal and cordial meeting which fills me with
pride because I was not expecting it," said the 85-year-old
entertainment legend after being named Knight of the Grand Cross
of the Italian Republic's Order of Merit.
"But even more so because it was Mattarella who handed me this
honour, a man who has been able to stay close to us in the most
dramatic and difficult times, the citizens know it and he is
loved by all".
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