The royal family is not the most active on social media.

“I know we have left no stone unturned.”

The royals took toTwitterto write James a personal message.

Kate Middleton and Prince William looking sad

@bowelbabe is one of those special people.

Deborah, our thoughts are with you, your family and your friends.

Thank you for giving hope to so many who are living with cancer.

Deborah James, @bowelbabe, shares her journey with cancer on Instagram

James said in anInstagram Storythat she is “blown away and crying at the honour.”

Deborah James is being damed by Queen Elizabeth