"Shirley Bassey, Emilia Clarke, and Paul Hollywood Shine in 2024 New Year Honours"
The New Year Honours 2024 list includes singer Shirley Bassey, who becomes a Companion of Honour, England goalkeeper Mary Earps, and Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis, who receives a knighthood. Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke and her mother are awarded MBEs for their charity work. The list also features awards for individuals who contributed to King Charles III's coronation, such as the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Other notable honorees include romance author Jilly Cooper, stained-glass artist Brian Clarke, and space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock. A total of 1,227 people have been recognized for their contributions in various fields.