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Queen guitarist May takes first place at British Honors

Those at the forefront of Britain’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine have joined Queen guitarist Brian May and the fashion designer dubbed “the mother of the miniskirt” on the country’s New Year’s honors list.

Artists, community leaders and members of England’s award-winning women’s football team are also among the more than 1,100 people on this year’s list, first approved by King Charles III.

An animal rights activist, May was appointed a Knight’s Bachelor for her contributions to music and philanthropy.

The guitarist, who also has a doctorate in astrophysics, describes his new title as “a sort of duty to do what is expected of a knight: to fight for justice, to fight for those who have nothing.” ‘, he said. voice. “

Best known for popularizing the miniskirt in the 1960s, 92-year-old designer Mary Quant was awarded Britain’s highest honor for her contribution to fashion. Quant’s appointment to the Companion of Honor, a special status held by no more than 65 people at a time, came seven years after her design was recognized and she was made a woman (the female equivalent of a knight). It was conducted.

Artist Grayson Perry, known for his tapestry and ceramics, was also knighted for his contributions to the arts.

Elsewhere, ambassadors to both Kyiv and Moscow were awarded Medals of Honor, in recognition of their diplomats shaping Britain’s response to the war in Ukraine, and the OBE for campaigners who led a campaign to give to Ukrainian refugees. (BEM) was awarded.

Nanny Louenna Hood, 37, who raised more than £160,000 (A$280,000) at an online auction, said she was “completely stunned” by the recognition.

“I started a campaign and I would never have been able to do it without the community.

Half of this year’s honors went to women, including members of the England football team that won the 2022 Women’s European Championship and the first woman to head a major UK bank.

England captain Leah Williamson received an OBE, while teammates Lucy Bronze, Beth Meade and Ellen White all went on to MBEs.

Alison Rose, chief executive of banking group NatWest and the first woman to run one of the UK’s largest banks, was also awarded defamation.

British monarchs have awarded honors as part of chivalry since the Middle Ages.

In modern times, nominations are submitted to the government’s Cabinet Office and scrutinized by a commission before being handed over to the prime minister and monarch for approval.

This year, awards were given to those whose work advances environmental and climate change initiatives, youth engagement, and the fight against discrimination.

The knighted chief rabbi of England, Ephraim Milvis, was one of several recognized leaders of the Jewish community.

https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/human-interest/queen-guitarist-may-tops-uk-honours-list-c-9315238 Queen guitarist May takes first place at British Honors

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