Renowned composer John Williams and former Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger was chosen by the late Queen Elizabeth II, Honorary Knight of the British Empire, before her death. according to diverseThe UK government has revealed the list of those Queen Elizabeth II has chosen to honor with Iger citing “services to British/American relations” and Williams for years citing “services to film music”. The award is the second highest in the ranking and is awarded only to non-British citizens.
“In the past few weeks, we have been reminded of the extraordinary life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is truly special and one of the greatest honors of my life to have been bestowed upon me by the Honorary Knight of the British Empire by our nation share a strong bond, which I have seen closely over many years through my deep personal and professional contacts in the UK. I have great affection for the people of the UK and have always appreciated and inspired contributions, particularly in the creative arts.”
Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, September 8, at the age of 96. She began her reign at the age of 25, and her 70-year reign is the longest in British history. The Queen had just celebrated her historic Platinum Jubilee in June, a celebration that partly included a short film featuring the Queen and the famous Paddington Bear.
“Her Majesty is known for her sense of humor, so it is no wonder that she has decided to participate in the sketch tonight,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement. “There was interest in the filming and animation process and the opportunity to invite a famous bear for tea was a lot of fun. While the Queen may not attend the ceremony in person, she was very keen that people understood how much he meant to her and that everyone who watched her had a great time.”
“Filming Her Majesty’s Tea Party with Paddington Bear was an emotional day for the entire crew,” added Rosie Allison of Heyday Films. “We were all in awe of the Queen’s wit, warmth, and radiant aura as she patiently handled a well-mannered, ragtag but well-meaning bear. Of course, he shone, and put Paddington (and all of us) at ease. Capturing this beautiful encounter was an absolute pleasure and a unique privilege for the entire team. In Paddington’s words, “Happy Jubilee, madam. Thank you. for everything”.
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