He was the youngest actor to receive the honor. Jerry Lewis was a ppointed an honorary knighthood as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in In , Roger Moore was knighted for his charity work. Prince Charles knighted Michael Gambon at a ceremony in Michael Redgrave was knighted in Richard Attenborough was made a Knight Bachelor in Beatles producer George Martin was knighted in Henry Irving was the first actor to ever be knighted in David Attenborough has been knighted twice for his service in television broadcasting and conservation—first in and again in , at the age of See the post on the Royal Family's Instagram.
What do you think of the famous people who have been knighted? Lewis Hamilton. Sean Connery. Robert Redford. Bill Gates. Clint Eastwood. Michael Caine. Photo: Marion S. Bob Hope. Michael and St. George, making her an honorary dame. Back in , she made Dench an honorary dame. Victoria would receive the same honor years later in Queen Elizabeth presented Bill Gates with an honorary knighthood in recognition of his charitable donations in Commonwealth countries in Memorably, the fashion designer received her OBE from the Queen without underwear in Westwood would go on to be named a Dame in CBEs are also awarded for distinguished and innovative contribution to any area.
The OBE is awarded to individuals who have made major contributions at a local level, or whose work has gained a national profile. The MBE is awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community which has had a long-term, significant impact. If you or a loved one have been honoured by the Queen or mentioned in despatches , The Gazette is available to buy as a personalised commemorative edition. Each pack contains a complete edition of The Gazette from the day the honour was published.
Footballers who have received UK honours from the Queen. Lewis and John F. Kennedy all died on November 22, When she was young, the Nobel Prize-winning author was an ardent communist, rebelling against the monarchy and the British political system.
In , at the age of 74, she refused to be made a Dame. The great sculptor, a major figure in the modern art movement, was always keen to remember his roots as the son of a Yorkshire coal miner. Hence, he turned down a knighthood in because he didn't want to be seen as an establishment figure. However, he renounced his knighthood in , following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, in which hundreds of Indians, suspected of plotting an insurrection, were gunned down by British troops.
Over a century later, another famed scientist, Stephen Hawking , also reportedly said no to the Queen. According to some, Hawking refused the honor because he believed the UK government wasn't giving enough funding to scientific causes.
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