Peter Duffy, who works on the Isle of Man, was honoured for his selfless work during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2020.
The consultant urologist sat with dying patients when relatives were unable to visit during the coronavirus outbreak on the Isle of Man.
He also served meals and changed beds at the island's Noble's Hospital during the pandemic.
Mr Duffy was awarded the MBE for his "outstanding support to the Isle of Man during the Covid-19 pandemic".
The 60-year-old was accompanied by his wife Fiona, mum Jean and one of his three sons, Robert, for the trip to Buckingham Palace last Thursday.
The investiture was carried out by Prince William, who took the time to speak to Mr Duffy about his experiences during Covid.
The Isle of Man was put under a strict lockdown, and was one of the few places worldwide to completely eradicate the virus.
Peter Duffy receives his MBE from Prince William.
"He asked me about the Isle of Man and about the pandemic and whether I was Manx," Mr Duffy said.
"He came across as being very genuine and likeable, he was interested and focused.
"We also talked about what went on during the pandemic and the Isle of Man lockdown, and the impact it had on my family as I only got home twice in 18 months.
"Fiona very much held the fort when I was stuck in lockdown on the Isle of Man."
Peter Duffy pictured with his wife Fiona, mum Jean and son Robert.
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