[2009.01.01] Robert Plant Wins Queen’s Honours
LONDON (Reuters) - Rock singer Robert Plant, fantasy author Terry Pratchett and Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton were all honoured by the Queen on Wednesday.
The Queen also granted awards to members of Britain's Beijing Olympics team, including a knighthood for triple cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy, the country's most successful Olympian at a single games for 100 years.
The credit crunch even made an appearance in the traditional New Year's honours list, with a knighthood for Nick Macpherson, the most senior civil servant at the government's Treasury, for his "extraordinary work" on tackling the financial crisis.
Plant, 60, most famous for fronting rock band Led Zeppelin in the 1970s, becomes a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) under the ancient and complex system of honorary titles.
Robert Anthony PLANT, of Brighton, Sussex, Singer and Songwriter, was awarded For services to Music.
Plant has forged a successful career since Led Zeppelin's demise in 1980, recently collaborating with singer Alison Krauss on the acclaimed album "Raising Sand."
The UK Honours System says tha thte CBE is awarded for: a prominent national role of a lesser degree; or a conspicuous leading role in regional affairs, through achievement or service to the community; or making a highly distinguished, innovative contribution in his or her area of activity.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/UKNews1/idUKTRE4BU00K20081231
The Queen also granted awards to members of Britain's Beijing Olympics team, including a knighthood for triple cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy, the country's most successful Olympian at a single games for 100 years.
The credit crunch even made an appearance in the traditional New Year's honours list, with a knighthood for Nick Macpherson, the most senior civil servant at the government's Treasury, for his "extraordinary work" on tackling the financial crisis.
Plant, 60, most famous for fronting rock band Led Zeppelin in the 1970s, becomes a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) under the ancient and complex system of honorary titles.
Robert Anthony PLANT, of Brighton, Sussex, Singer and Songwriter, was awarded For services to Music.
Plant has forged a successful career since Led Zeppelin's demise in 1980, recently collaborating with singer Alison Krauss on the acclaimed album "Raising Sand."
The UK Honours System says tha thte CBE is awarded for: a prominent national role of a lesser degree; or a conspicuous leading role in regional affairs, through achievement or service to the community; or making a highly distinguished, innovative contribution in his or her area of activity.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/UKNews1/idUKTRE4BU00K20081231