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Shirley Bassey becomes “companion of honor”
Welsh singer Shirley Bassey, already knighted and best known for performing three film theme songs from the James Bond saga, has been named companion of honour, a highly coveted award of which she is the 64th living winner, for her entire career musical. Shirley Bassey, 86, has sold more than 130 million records and sang during the 50th and then 60th years of Elizabeth II’s reign in 2002 and 2012.
Still in the cultural field, the actress Emilia Clarke, interpreter of Daenerys Targaryen in game of Thronesshe was made a member of the Order of the British Empire for having co-founded with her mother Jennifer, an association that helps victims of cerebral haemorrhage, which she herself suffered twice.
In the literary field, Katherine (Kate) Mosse, a world-renowned author Labyrinthhe was raised to the rank of Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
The founder of the Glastonbury rock festival, Michael Eavis, has been made a Knight of the Order of the British Empire.
The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed his thanks
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the Anglicans, has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order for leading the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
In sports
In the sporting field, the same honor was received by the director of the Red Bull Formula 1 team, Christian Horner, the year in which Red Bull won the constructors’ classification and a double in the drivers’ championship, with the title for the Dutchman Max Verstappen . , and second place for the Mexican Sergio Pérez.
Footballers Millie Bright, Mary Earps and Lauren Hemp were decorated for helping take England to this summer’s World Cup final, losing 1-0 to Spain. Captain Millie Bright was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire while her two teammates were made Members of the same order.
Former McLaren boss knighted
Ron Dennis (76) was knighted by King Charles III. The former McLaren boss received the honor for his services to industry and charity across the Channel.
Ron Dennis left McLaren in 2017 after working there for more than 30 years. He was particularly at the helm in the 1980s, when his team won several titles with Niki Lauda, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. Since his departure he has completely retired from Formula 1 to dedicate himself to other activities.
He collaborated in particular with the British government. Sir Ron founded and chairs Podium Analytics, a non-governmental organization aimed at reducing injuries in sport, as well as Tommy’s Association, which helps women who have suffered miscarriages.
2023-12-30 08:43:25
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