Prince William, the Prince of Wales has taken part in his first investiture ceremony as PoW. Among other awards, he presented one to the actor Vanessa Redgrave creating her a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the female equivalent of a knight. If the PoW ever watches old films about his ancestors, he might enjoy Ms. Redgrave in the 70's production"Mary, Queen of Scots". https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/prince-william-hands-awards-vanessa-160219472.html
Interesting. Vanessa had always refused honours in the past because of her extreme left-wing political views. Wonder what changed her mind?
I guess this now leaves Glenda Jackson as the only distinguished British actress without honours. She too has refused them because of her strong Socialist views (she was for years a left-wing Labour MP before resuming her acting career). Wonder if she will continue to hold out?
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