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entertainment-and-culture2 years ago

"Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott, and Mary Earps Headline UK's 2024 New Year Honours"

King Charles III's New Year Honours list has recognized individuals for their contributions across various fields, including entertainment, sports, and community service. Notable figures such as singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott, and England goalkeeper Mary Earps were among the 1,227 recipients. Bassey joined the Order of the Companions of Honour, Scott was made a Knight Grand Cross, and Earps was honored for her sports achievements. The list also included actor Emilia Clarke and Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis, reflecting a diverse group of honorees, nearly half of whom are women and 14% from ethnic minority backgrounds.

entertainment-and-lifestyle2 years ago

"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.

entertainment-and-arts2 years ago

"Entertainment and Sports Luminaries Shine in King's New Year Honours List"

The UK's New Year Honors list for 2023 recognized notable figures including singer Shirley Bassey, who was appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honor, and director Ridley Scott, who was made a Knight Grand Cross for his contributions to film. Other honorees included "The Great British Bake Off" judge Paul Hollywood, "Game of Thrones" actor Emilia Clarke for her charity work, and England goalkeeper Mary Earps for her sports achievements. The list celebrated over 1,000 individuals for their services across various fields, with a diverse group of recipients, including the youngest awardee, 9-year-old Tony Hudgell, and train station assistant Rizwan Javed for his life-saving actions.