A missing millionaire from the New Forest has come forward to claim a £1 million EuroMillions prize.
The ticket-holder, who purchased the winning entry for the EuroMillions draw on September 11, matched the winning Millionaire Maker code HBGR 43545.
Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: "Fantastic.
"Brilliant.
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"Incredible – what else can I say?
"We are in the business of making millionaires here at The National Lottery so I am delighted our winner has come out of the woods to claim their £1M prize."
The claim will now go through a validation process to ensure compliance with game rules and to protect the integrity of the National Lottery.
Once validated and paid, the winner can choose whether or not to go public.
No information will be released about whether the winner is an individual or part of a syndicate unless they choose to share their story.
Every week, National Lottery players contribute about £33 million to good causes across the UK.
Since its launch, more than £53 billion has been raised for projects in every postcode area.
A spokesperson for the National Lottery said: "Playing any National Lottery game is more than just a chance to win; it’s a way to contribute to something much bigger."
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