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It rains medals at the “King’s Birthday Honors”. On Saturday (June 14th), the British King Charles beat the UK personalities deserved for “Dames” and “Knights” as part of his summer birthday.
Permanent commitment in the “Teenage Cancer Trust”
Among the excellent are WHO singers Roger Daltrey and musical star Elaine Paige; In addition to Steve Winwood, 10CC singer Glenn Gouldman, actor Gary Oldman or footballer David Beckham. In total there are 19 new sirs and 21 “Damshoods”.
The biological cradle festival of Charles is November 14th. But for representative reasons with regard to honors and celebrations in mild temperatures, the monarchy had introduced a second. Queen Elizabeth also always decreased the “Trooping the Color” parade at the “Queen’s Birthday” in June.
Roger Daltrey received a “CBE” medal not only for his services in pop music, but also for his permanent commitment in the “Teenage Cancer Trust”, which has collected over $ 50 million for children with cancer on both sides of the Atlantic.
CBE stands for “Commander of the Order of the British Empire”, the third highest level in the traditional UK award system. “A wonderful honor for me and especially for the Teenage Cancer Trust”, wrote the freshly chosen “Sir” Daltrey via social media. “I not only accept this award for myself, but also in the name of all the unsung heroes who have contributed to the success that it has become with their energy.”
“Sir Roger is an eternal source of inspiration”
In a separate explanation, he added: “Somehow strange … a dream that becomes true for me. Precisely because the foundation means so much to me.”
Best regards to the new knight came from The WHO’s band buddies: “Sir Roger is an eternal source of inspiration. We greet him and all other honored from the world of music and creative arts for enriching our lives with their brilliant human art and their performance.”
Steve Winwood, ex-singer of the Spencer Davis Band, was awarded by Traffic and Blind Faith, which makes him the “Member of the Order of the British Empire”.
“I am extremely grateful that my merits are recognized for music,” said Winwood. “I am a proud advocate of British culture and values and feel very honored to be rewarded in this way, and would like to thank all those who have given the recommendation and all those who have supported my music over the years.”
When the Beatles got an “MBE” in October 1965, the ceremony in Buckingham Palace was still a sensation. To date, the order has primarily been awarded to war veterans. John Lennon returned his MBE in 1969 in protest against the wars in Biafra and Vietnam. The other three Beatles kept their MBes, with Paul McCartney being “higher” in 1997, Ringo Starr was given the same honor in 2018.