Actress Emilia Clarke and Glastonbury Festival founder receive knighthood | Media and culture
Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke and Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis have been knighted. Their names can be found in the UK's 2024 New Year's Honors List.
The honor list contains hundreds of names. Clark received a higher award than Ives. Admitted to an MBE: Members of the Order of the British Empire.
Clarke received her award for her work with the SameYou charity. The actress survived two brain hemorrhages and her organization helps people suffering from similar conditions. The actress said, according to what was reported by the British newspaper “Daily Mail”, that the award “represents great awareness of the issue.” BBC.
Ives, who will receive a first-class award called Knights Bachelor, will be knighted for services to music and charity.
Many other celebrities are on the honor roll
Other names on the honors list include singer Leona Lewis, film director and producer Sir Ridley Scott, lyricist Don Black, and Oscar winner James Martin.
The latter cried “full of tears” when he heard he would be appointed an MBE. The actor with Down Syndrome hopes to inspire people with learning disabilities.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has been awarded a Royal Victorian Medal for leading King Charles' coronation service. This distinction is chosen by the king himself.
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