New photo Anthony Joshua awarded OBE by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace

British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has been awarded his OBE by Prince Charles in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. 

The 29-year-old currently holds the WBA, IBF and WBO titles after winning his March unification clash with Joseph Parker and was honoured for his services to sport back in June.

Thursday's ceremony marks the latest accolade Joshua has collected after he was also given an MBE in 2013 after claiming an Olympic gold at London 2012.

British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has been awarded his OBE by Prince Charles

Dressed in a black jacket and grey trousers, Joshua was delighted as he accepted the honour

The pair were photographed shaking hands and in discussion in front of the packed audience

Prince Charles also awarded Joshua his MBE back in 2013. When the imposing fighter, who is 6ft 6in, shook hands with the Prince after the presentation five years ago, he said Charles joked with him, saying: 'Shouldn't you be playing basketball?'

Dressed in a BOSS Made To Measure black suit jacket and grey trousers, Joshua once again beamed with delight on his visit to the Palace as he accepted the honour from the Prince of Wales.

The pair were photographed shaking hands and then in discussion in front of the packed audience. 

Joshua continues to enjoy some time away from boxing as he waits to see who will be the next to challenge him at Wembley.

Joshua poses with the Palace's Beefeaters after the ceremony had come to its conclusion

Joshua, who holds the WBA, WBO and IBF titles, is due to fight at Wembley on April 13

Promoter Eddie Hearn wants his client's next fight to be signed and sealed by early January as the clock ticks down on the heavyweight's proposed return to the ring.

Joshua is due to fight at Wembley on April 13 but the controversial draw between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury in Los Angeles earlier this month has thrown his plans into disarray. 

Hearn insists a clash with WBC champion Wilder for the undisputed crown remains their No 1 priority. But with the American expected to face Fury in a rematch, the winner of Saturday's rematch between Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora in London is the current frontrunner.

There have been reports in recent days that AJ is ready to ditch his return to Wembley in exchange for a US debut.

Hearn has also admitted American heavyweight Jarrell Miller is now a 'viable option' for the unified champion's next fight, with New York's Madison Square Garden and Brooklyn's Barclays Center considered potential venues. 

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