Britain has honored scientists and leading doctors on the front lines of the fight against the new coronavirus pandemic in Queen Elizabeth’s annual price list, while actor Daniel Craig, who played James Bond, has been cast by receive the famous movie hero.
Craig, who left the role of British spy after five films, after the release of “No Time to Die” this year, became a “Member of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG)” in recognition of the outstanding his contribution to cinema.
James Bond also had the same distinction, which means that Daniel Craig now has all the titles held by the hero he embodied. It should be noted that Craig has been an honorary commander in the Royal Navy since last September.
Major distinctions were also awarded to high-ranking health officials for fighting the new coronavirus pandemic. The heads of health services in England, Scotland and Wales – Chris Whitey, Gregor Smith and Frank Atherton – have been knighted. The same title was also given to the Deputy Heads of Health Services of England, Jonathan Van-Tam and Jenny Harris (named Dame).
The British government scientific adviser Patrick Valance, who had already been anointed knight, received the title of Knight Commander of the Order Of The Bath.
Honorable mentions have also been given to scientists who pioneered the production of vaccines against Covid-19, including Rod McKenzie (Pfizer), Sean Maret (BioNTech) and Melanie Ivarson (Moderna).
Cyclist Jason Kenny, who won his seventh gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics more than any other Briton, was also knighted. A similar distinction, that of a dame, was awarded to his wife Laura, who is the most successful athlete in the country and the first to climb to the top of the podium in three consecutive Olympic Games.
Among the 78 Olympians and Paralympians on this year’s list were Adam Pitty (swimming) and Tom Daley (diving), who became officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Tennis player Emma Radukanu, who surprised everyone with her triumph at the US Open, was another athlete who was honored with the title of member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
Lyricist Bernie Topin, best known for his 1997 collaboration with Elton John on the 1997 rendition of “Candle in the Wind,” which he sang at the funeral of the undefeated Princess Diana, has been promoted to Commander of the Order of the British. Empire (CBE).
Actors Joanna Lumley and Vanessa Redgrave were honored for their contribution to 7th Art, as well as for their philanthropic work.
“The honored persons have inspired, entertained and contributed so much to society, both in the United Kingdom and around the world,” said Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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