The couple had been walking in Yosemite National Park, California, in 2017 when they were caught in a 1,000 tonne rockfall. The English actor and director was knighted in 1953 for his services to the theater and given an Order of Merit in 1996. He called the honor “extraordinary,” adding, “the whole experience is incredibly humbling, and also getting to be in Windsor Castle is breathtaking, around Christmas as well with all the decorations.”. The cricketer, known to be a sporting hero of Mrs May, amassed 8,114 runs in 108 Test matches between 1964 and 1982, as well as scoring over 1,000 runs in 36 one-day international appearances. Legendary singer, songwriter, and one of the founders of The Beatles, McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services in the music industry in 1997. Branagh, who was going to be part of the opening ceremony of the then-upcoming 2012 London Olympics, had said, "It's been a hell of a year for the U.K. and I feel very honored to be a tiny part of this part of it. The former England cricket captain, 79, is due to receive the knighthood for services to cricket at Buckingham Palace today. After retiring as a player, he pursued a successful career as a cricket commentator, before retiring in 2020 and was knighted in 2019. After receiving the honor from Prince Charles at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace, she said, "It is just the greatest theater I have ever been in.". Apple Watch Series 6 vs TAG Heuer Connected: which is the most luxurious smartwatch? Boycott, 78, was awarded a knighthood in ex-Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation honours list. ​Sir Geoffrey’s inclusion on Theresa May’s resignation honours list last year prompted condemnation from domestic violence charities, and the assault victim – his ex-girlfriend Margaret Moore – called on him to hand the honour back. Since he is Irish, the rocker cannot be called "Sir" but the musician was quick in suggesting alternatives: "Lord of lords, your demigodness," he joked at the time. She said it was "a very lovely feeling" to be honored for her services to drama by Prince William. 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Rigg (R), who is most famously known for playing the role of Emma Peel in the TV series “The Avengers” (1965-1968), also had a successful theater career. Considered to be the best-selling music artist of the all-time, Stewart has had six consecutive number one albums in the UK. Costello, who was born Declan MacManus, will be made an OBE for services to music. The Rolling Stones singer (2nd L) was knighted by Prince Charles in 2002, amidst mixed reactions from his fans since he was well known for anti-establishment stance. For her services to the performing arts, she was deemed a Dame in 1990 and a Companion of Honor in 2014. (Pictured) Gielgud with his mother (R) and sister (L), leaving the palace after the ceremony. She was backstage in a Broadway theater when she got the news and burst into tears after the cast sang a reworked version of the song "There is Nothing like a Dame." SIR GEOFFREY Boycott has spoken of his “surprise” after being knighted in former prime minister Theresa May’s resignation honours list. England cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott allegedly told a group of fans in Birmingham knighthoods were handed out to West Indian cricketers 'like … He felt that getting knighted made him feel loved and accepted and he was able to overcome his unhappy childhood. Sir Geoffrey Boycott is set to be knighted today amid outcry over his domestic abuse conviction. Known for his iconic role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original “Star Wars" trilogy and his Academy winning performance in "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957), Guinness was knighted in 1959. ", Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article, Brutally Honest All-Time NFL QB Rankings (Montana Not Top 5), These Lazy Dog Breeds Are Perfect For Old People, © Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images, © Aubrey Hart/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images, © Fiona Hanson/EMPICS Sports Photo Agency/Press Association, © Anthony Devlin/Press Association; Dominic Lipinski/WPA Pool/Getty Images, © David Cheskin/EMPICS Sports Photo Agency/Press Association. The renowned Indian sitar player was given a KBE in 2001 for services to music. Speaking after the investiture, he expressed his happiness at meeting the Queen, whom he had first met in 1966. The three-time Academy winner described it as the fulfillment of a dream and said, "This is the stuff that all of our childhood fantasies come from. The SNP's Pete Wishart accused Mrs May of "handing out peerages like sweeties", adding that it was the "worst kind of cronyism". Former England and Yorkshire cricket captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott is due to receive his knighthood despite criticism of the decision to bestow an honour on someone with a domestic abuse conviction. Last Updated: 10th September, 2019 12:28 IST England Greats Geoffrey Boycott & Andrew Strauss To Be Knighted England cricket greats Geoffrey Boycott and Andrew Strauss have been given knighthoods by Theresa May in her resignation honours list for their services. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. (Pictured) Guinness (C) shares the moment's triumph with his wife and son Nicholas after receiving the honor by the Queen Mother Elizabeth in Buckingham Palace. "It wasn't anything I ever aspired to, I just wanted to be jobbing actress, a working actor and somebody who could still perform," she said. The Oscar winning Welsh actor was knighted for his services to the arts in 1993. The retired cricketer and former England team captain was made a Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace in London, England, on Feb. 26, 2019. In his first speech in the House of Lords, Attenborough had spoken about the importance of making the arts available to all and said, "The arts are not a prerequisite of the privileged few; nor are they the playground of the intelligentsia.