Bestall was unable to receive the award in person because he had bone cancer .
In 1985 , Bestall was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II , who appointed him a Member of the Order of the British Empire ( MBE ) .
Bestall was unable to receive the award in person because Bestall had bone cancer .
In 1985 , Bestall was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II , who appointed him a Member of the Order of the British Empire ( MBE ) .