Barry Speker, senior partner at Newcastle law firm Samuel Phillips, was invested with his OBE by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace. Mr Speker was accompanied to the ceremony by his wife Faga, daughter Sarah Greenfield, and son Robert. Mr Speker, 61, an honorary solicitor to Newcastle United Hebrew Congregation, said: "It was an honour to be awarded the OBE for services to business and Newcastle. The Prince of Wales asked me where I find the time to do voluntary work."