Elton John And Roger Taylor Are Included In Queen Elizabeth’s Annual New Year’s Honours List

Elton John and Roger Taylor, along with Olivia Newton-John, and Oscar-acclaimed British directors Sam Mendes and Steve McQueen, are some of the creatives included in Queen Elizabeth’s annual New Year’s Honours list, alongside 1,100 people as well.

Sir Elton John was knighted by Queen Elizabeth at the Buckingham Palace back in 1998, and has been recently garnered the highest level of the honor system, Companion of Honor. According to CNN, only 65 people can be bestowed that honor at one time.

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In a tweet, Elton said, “I’m humbled and honored to be among such highly esteemed company in receiving the Companion of Honour. 2019 has turned out to be a truly wonderful year for me and I feel extraordinarily blessed.”

Olivia Newton-John was given the Officer of the Order of the British Empire position (OBE) in 1979, and will be undergoing the damehood rites for “services to charity, cancer research and entertainment.” In a statement, she said, “I am extremely excited, honored and grateful beyond words to be included with such an esteemed group of women who have received this distinguished award before me.”

Queen’s Roger Taylor has an OBE for his contributions in music, while Mendes and McQueen will receive the knighthood for their directorial work.