Glastonbury pageant founder Michael Eavis has been awarded a knighthood within the 2024 New Yr Honours record for providers to music and charity.
The 88 year-old was amongst a bunch of stars together with Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott, Leona Lewis and Emilia Clarke who’ve been recognised by King Charles.
Eavis, who beforehand obtained a CBE in 2007, mentioned of his newest honour: “Emily got here up with the official letter. I used to be actually stunned to see it, really. Why did they select me I’m wondering?
“What can I say, actually? I’ve executed numerous stuff in my life and I’ve at all times been pretty positive that I used to be doing the precise factor.”
On Glastonbury’s success he added: “We began with 500 individuals in 1970 and we’ve completed up with hundreds of thousands wanting to come back yearly now. That’s fairly extraordinary isn’t it?”
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Eavis additionally mentioned he was wanting ahead to the knighthood ceremony. “Final time I met him [King Charles], I received a go well with particularly. And he mentioned, ‘Why aren’t you sporting your shorts?’ However I believe William may do the ceremony. He’s made just a few mentions of wanting to come back to the pageant. So I’ll most likely take a few tickets in my pocket!” he mentioned.
Greater than 1,227 recipients are honoured on the primary record, 48 per cent of whom are girls and 13.8 per cent are from an ethnic minority background. You may view the complete record right here.
Elsewhere, Shirley Bassey, who beforehand grew to become a dame in 1999, mentioned she was “really humbled” to turn into the sixty fourth dwelling member of the Order of the Companion of Honour.
Ridley Scott in the meantime, has been made a Knight Grand Cross, upgrading his earlier knighthood, whereas Recreation Of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke is honoured with an MBE alongside her mom Jenny, for establishing the charity, SameYou.
Leona Lewis has additionally been honoured with an OBE for providers to music and charity whereas England Lionesses Millie Brilliant, Lauren Hemp and goalkeeper Mary Earps have been additionally honoured. Final 12 months, Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Ellen White additionally picked up titles.
BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright additionally obtained an MBE whereas fellow broadcaster Tony Blackburn was awarded with an OBE.