Awards - Titles for Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott
Singer Shirley Bassey and director Ridley Scott (both 86) are among the Britons to be awarded honorary degrees at the end of the year for their commitment to music. Bassey ("Goldfinger") will be made a Companion of Honor for her services to music, it has been announced. The order has a maximum of 65 members, with her there are now 64.
"My heart is full of emotion and I am truly humbled," the Cardiff-born singer told the British news agency PA. Director Scott ("Napoleon", "Gladiator") will be awarded the Knight Grand Cross, the highest order of merit. The widow of children's author Roald Dahl, Felicity Dahl, is also made a Dame.
1227 people honored
The British order system is diverse. The best known is the knighthood, which goes hand in hand with the title of Sir or Dame. Below this are the CBE, OBE and MBE orders. The titles are Commander, Officer and Member of the British Empire. In most cases, they are awarded by the British government, but all citizens can make nominations.
This year, a total of 1227 people will be honored in the traditional "New Year Honours". These include England international footballers Millie Bright (OBE), Mary Earps and Lauren Hemp (both MBE). The founder of the Glastonbury music festival, Michael Eavis, will also be knighted, as will Brexit supporter and head of the Wetherspoon pub chain, Tim Martin. "Game of Thrones" actress Emilia Clarke and her mother receive an MBE for their charity work for people with brain injuries.
Ordinary citizens
The majority of the honorees are ordinary citizens. The oldest recipient is 97-year-old Jill Gladwell, who receives an MBE for her voluntary work for the veterans' organization Royal British Legion. The youngest recipient is nine-year-old Tony Hudgell, who is also being awarded a British Empire Medal for his social commitment.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (RVO) and can now call himself Sir Justin. He presided over the coronation of King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla in May. The RVO honors are a personal recognition by the monarch for people who have served the Royal Family in a special way.
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- Ridley Scott's film "Gladiator" has won numerous Awards, cementing his prominent position in the Movie industry.
- Despite being 86 years old, director Ridley Scott's latest movie is generating interest amongst the People, much like how Napoleon's tactics continued to intrigue History buffs.
- In London, prominent figures from the world of Music, including Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott, are being recognized with prestigious Awards.
- Beyond the glamour of the Movie industry, Shirley Bassey's contribution to Music has also earned her a place in Great Britain's commendable list of Award recipients.
- The Diplomacy involved in selecting individuals for Awards is as complex as a game of Soccer, with tensions and triumphs alike.
- Companies often sponsor Awards to boost their image, with the hope that the associate of success will rub off on their brand.
- In a diverse and democratic system, the British Honours system allows every Citizen of Great Britain to propose someone they believe deserves an Award, from notable Music personalities like Shirley Bassey to renowned directors like Ridley Scott.
- Just like how the lyrics of a Shirley Bassey song can bring back fond memories, an Award can serve as a symbol of personal accomplishment, pride, and motivation, long after the applause has ceased.
Source: www.stern.de
