Famous figures in entertainment, sports and politics, as well as some of the country’s COVID heroes, have been honored on the Queen’s birthday list of honors to mark her platinum jubilee.
This year’s recipients are said to reflect the “invaluable” qualities of the monarch when he celebrates his 70th year on the throne, and the organizers pay more attention to certain issues, such as sustained public service, the environment and the commitment of young people. .
Among the winners are actor Damian Lewis, who raised £ 1.5 million to provide meals to NHS workers during the pandemic with his late wife Helen McCrory, fashion designer Stella McCartney and radio station Clare Balding , who earn CBE.
Former England footballer Rio Ferdinand receives an OBE, while Wales star Gareth Bale and Liverpool midfielder James Milner receive an MBE.
Image: Wales football captain Gareth Bale receives an MBE
From the world of politics, former Northern Ireland Prime Minister Arlene Foster receives a lady, and former cabinet minister Jeremy Wright – who called for Boris Johnson’s resignation over this week’s party – receives the title of knight.
Labor MP Stephen Timms, who was stabbed by a woman in an assassination attempt in 2010, is also named a gentleman.
There are top honors for author Sir Salman Rushdie and illustrator Sir Quentin Blake, who are named Fellows.
The College of Honorary Members is limited to only 65 members at any one time and recognizes those who have made a long-standing contribution to the arts, science, medicine, or government.
Sir Quentin hailed his award as “a huge privilege”, while Sir Salman said: “It was with great surprise and joy that I learned of this extraordinary honor. It is a privilege to be included in such an illustrious company. , both past and present “.
Image: Sir Salman Rushdie is named Honorary Fellow
Tribute to COVID workers
This year’s Anniversary Honors list again includes those involved in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
There are knighthoods for AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot after the company successfully developed a vaccine with Oxford University, and Stephen Powis, national medical director of NHS England.
The Nursing Director of England, Ruth May, receives a wife, while Andrew Goddard, President of the Royal College of Physicians, is appointed Knight.
Image: England’s director of nursing, Ruth May, becomes a lady
Dr. Raghib Ali, an acute medicine consultant, became an OBE after resigning from his college job to volunteer without pay at COVID’s front-line hospitals.
And caregiver Alex Griffiths, 22, of Dudley, West Midlands, who offered end-of-life care to patients who could not see their loved ones due to COVID restrictions, receives a medal from the British Empire.
Sport
The British rustics are known for their gold medal-winning performance at the Winter Olympics in Japan.
Skip Eve Muirhead, who eventually won gold in her fourth Games, becomes OBE, while MBEs go to teammates Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff, Mili Smith and Victoria Wright, along with coach David Murdoch.
Image: British curling team Eve Muirhead, Vicky Wright, Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff and Mili Smith have been recognized
England cricketer Moeen Ali is named OBE, saying of his award: “It’s an honor to be recognized … more than anything, I know it makes my parents happy.”
Former England and Watford striker Luther Blissett and Manchester City legend Mike Summerbee receive OBE.
Snooker players Judd Trump and Mark Selby have been recognized with MBE, while Sean O’Loughlin, a former Wigan and England rugby league player, has been awarded an OBE.
Image: English cricketer Moeen Ali receives an OBE
Husband and wife Neil and Lora Fachie, who each won gold parachuting at the Tokyo Olympics last summer, receive OBE.
Visually impaired skier Neil Simpson gets an MBE after winning gold at the Winter Games, with his brother Andrew acting as a guide, receiving the same recognition.
Art and entertainment
MBE is offered to Masterchef presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace for food and charity services.
Wallace said, “From a municipal estate in Peckham to being recognized by the Queen is to me something like a fairy tale story. I’m incredibly, incredibly proud.”
Image: Masterchef presenters John Torode (L) and Gregg Wallace (R) receive MBE
Ian Rankin, author of Inspector Rebus’ novels, is knighted for his services to literature and charity.
Call The Midwife creator Heidi Thomas receives an OBE and said her honor will go “straight to the chimney” at Nonnatus House, the fictional convent of the hit TV show.
Coronation Street stars Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt, and Antony Cotton, best known for her role as Sean Tully, receive MBE.
Image: Queen visited Coronation Street last year where she met Helen Worth (far right) receiving an MBE
Singer Bonnie Tyler receives an MBE and said the honor proves that “anyone from any background can be a hit.”
Former TV reporter Alexis Bowater receives an OBE for spending the last decade working to combat violence against women after being terrorized by a cyberbully who was jailed in 2009.
Politics
Commenting on his wife, former DUP leader Foster told Sky News it was a “huge thrill” because she is a “great royalist”.
He added: “I follow the royal family closely, especially Her Majesty the Queen, so receiving the letter in Her Majesty’s service, as I did to inform myself, was really lovely.”
Image: Arlene Foster received a woman
Former Secretary of Culture Maria Miller receives a woman, while Conservative MP Tracey Crouch receives a CBE for her work in reviewing the governance of football led by fans following the European Super League fiasco.
Nia Griffith, Llanelli’s Labor MP, is also a lady.
And there is a second consecutive honor for the Blair family after the knighthood of former Prime Minister Sir Tony during the New Year. His son Euan is named MBE for education services in his role as founder of Multiverse, which offers learning programs.
The youngest and oldest honorees
The oldest recipient of this year’s list is Angela Redgrave, 104, who, like the Queen, is celebrating 70 years of public service as the founder and principal of the Bristol School of Dancing.
The youngest winners are 11-year-old twins Elena and Ruben Evans-Guillen who have raised more than £ 46,000 for the NHS over the past three years.
All three have received medals from the British Empire.
Image: The queen celebrates 70 years on the throne
A total of 1,134 people received an award on the Queen’s Birthday Honors List, with a record proportion for women.
The percentage of women this year -51.5% – is slightly higher than the previous record of 51.2% set in 2015.
The proportion going to people from ethnic minorities, 13.3%, is lower than the record of 15% last year.
The percentage of LGBT recipients has dropped slightly from last year, from 5% to 4.6%.
PM: Honorary recipients are “inspiration to all”
Prime Minister Johnson said: “This historic platinum jubilee is not just a celebration of the monarch, but of the qualities he possesses.
“This week ‘s honors reflect many of these qualities that have been invaluable in all walks of life and communities in the UK.
“I pay tribute to all this year’s winners. Their stories of courage and compassion are an inspiration to all.”