Other notable people on the list included Nadiya Hussain, author and 2015 winner of 'The Great British Bake Off,' and Queen drummer Roger Taylor.
for 2020 has been released, both celebrating the achievements of and extending high titles to some of the most influential people in the United Kingdom.star Olivia Newton-John, singer and songwriter Sir Elton John as well as Nadiya Hussain, author and 2015 winner of popular Netflix seriesNewton-John, who now carries the title of"dame" for services to charity, cancer research and entertainment, was born in Cambridge before her relocating to Australia as a child.
"I am extremely excited, honoured and grateful beyond words to be included with such an esteemed group of women who have received this distinguished award before me," she said of her damehood, as reported by the BBC. Once knighted in 1998 with the title of CBE, or Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the"Rocketman" singer— recognized for services to music and charity—will join the Order of the Companions of Honour, a distinction"restricted to a maximum 65 members," according to the BBC.
"I'm humbled and honoured to be among such highly esteemed company in receiving the Companion of Honour," he tweeted Friday."2019 has turned out to be a truly wonderful year for me and I feel extraordinarily blessed. Elton xx" I'm humbled and honoured to be among such highly esteemed company in receiving the Companion of Honour.Elton xx
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