Prince William Just Gave J.K. Rowling A VERY Prestigious Honor
Prince William hosted an Investiture Ceremony recognizing people through the world who’ve made contributions to society, and of course J.K. Rowling was one of them!
The writer was a warded a Companion of Honor for her services to literature and philanthropy.
According to the Royal Family, “The Order of the Companions of Honor was founded in 1917 by George V and is given to those who have made a major contribution in their field.”
Check out the other honorees. (Get the kleenex ready!)
“To be included in the distinguished and diversely talented company of the other Companions of Honour, especially as a female writer, is a particular privilege.”
Congratulations to @jk_rowling who today became a Companion of Honour for her services to literature & philanthropy. pic.twitter.com/d1W35JYTBz
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 12, 2017
The Duke of Cambridge awards Michael Davies, founder of charity @PrincipleTrust, with an #MBE.
The Principle Trust gives disadvantaged children & their families the opportunity to go on holiday. pic.twitter.com/1tjjBHQmu5
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 12, 2017
Dr. Pushpinder Chowdhry #MBE founded & organises @tonguesonfire Asian Film Festival – which promotes arts and culture as well as social issues and the needs of those affected by them. pic.twitter.com/1S8nUhPiEO
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 12, 2017
For the past 25 years Tim and Louise Walkiden have worked as foster parents & in that period they have cared for 31 children, all aged between 0-18.
Today they both were awarded with an #MBE from The Duke of Cambridge. pic.twitter.com/w2DXgfq2Vi
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 12, 2017
Double Paralympic gold medallist @LibbyClegg (joined by guidedog Hattie) today received an #MBE for her services to athletics and charity. pic.twitter.com/RHRcCJfZXC
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 12, 2017
Also honoured by The Duke of Cambridge today was Rosemary Johnson #MBE.
After suffering a devastating brain injury in 1988, talented violinist Rosemary has recently been able to enjoy creating music again, thanks to Brain Computer Music Interfacing Software. pic.twitter.com/oU9Y59bVTv
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 12, 2017