Good Morning Britain
The Good Morning Britain presenter was awarded the honour at Windsor Castle for her services to broadcasting, to journalism and to charity.
The Match Of The Day host accused Richard of “misrepresenting his words” during an interview on Good Morning Britain.
The MP also said on Good Morning Britain his I’m A Celebrity appearance was not "primarily" for the money.
The home secretary refused to admit the Tories cut 20,000 officers after taking power in 2010.
“I can’t wait to have him sitting next to me again at the GMB desk from next week,” Susanna Reid said.
The pair presented Good Morning Britain together for five years until Piers' shock departure in 2021.
"I think it’s outrageous that she is being held personally accountable," Susanna said.
“There was a very good excuse for lying down on that basis," the former minister claimed.
ITV bosses had to draft in a replacement with less than two hours until the show went to air.
“Frankly... she should just look however she wants to look," the Good Morning Britain host said.