There’s no shortage of famous faces that have received a knighthood or a damehood from the royal family.
Still, you shouldn’t worry if you don’t exactly know what those terms mean.
However, knighthoods and damehoods aren’t the only ways that the royal family recognizes achievements.
So what exactly do those distinctions mean?
Well, the former stands for Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
CBEs are typically given to those with a prominent, though perhaps not national, level of recognition.
It’s also presented to those who have active roles at a regional level.
“Arise Dame Mary Berry!”
According to the post, Berry was made a dame by King Charles III, then Prince of Wales.
“I’m extremely proud and honoured.
The knighthood would honor Jagger’s 40 years of service to popular music.
But, according to ABC, there were some individuals who were displeased by the announcement.
“Jagger does not deserve a knighthood,” stated Jagger biographer Philip Norman.
Still, despite the adverse reactions, the ceremony went on as planned.
Jagger also dismissed criticism that he’d received from his bandmate Keith Richards for accepting the knighthood.
Still, it would appear that the backlash surrounding Jagger’s honor would continue throughout the years.
She added, “I said, ‘I can’t kiss you, can I?’
And he said, ‘No, don’t!'”
Their official Twitter account even made astatementcongratulating the star on receiving her damehood.
The actor received the award during a ceremony at the queen’s Berkshire home.
However, Smith declined to give a public statement afterward.
Previously, Smith has also received a fellowship and a special award from BAFTA.
She added, “It is the most personal, lovely honor.
And it made me so thrilled that I was honored by my own country.”
After the private ceremony, the singer left for a celebratory lunch.
“I am extremely proud,” John stated while showing off his award.
According toBillboard, John was the first openly gay musician to receive a knighthood.
This noteworthy achievement was first established in 1917 by King George V, and recognizes service of national importance.
However, three of his four children were in attendance.
“I am entirely amazed and utterly delighted in equal measure,” Day-Lewis said regarding receiving the honor.
But, of course, that still doesn’t include all of her recognitions.
In 2005,Deseret Newsreported that the actor had been given another honor.
So what exactly does this iconic star think of her royal honors?
The ceremony took place with a private audience at Buckingham Palace.
She added, “Working on PVSI and with survivors of rape is an honour in itself.
But, according toHello!
Magazine, Mirren had some concerns about taking on the title of Dame.
Likewise, the magazine noted that Mirren had been open about voicing her fears.
In an interview with the Metro newspaper, Mirren said, Becoming a dame was a whole different thing.
Caine’s family experienced poverty, and his father was called away for military service.
After the war ended, the family was reunited and relocated to South London.
With plenty of accomplishments under his belt, it’s no surprise thatthe royal familywanted to honor the actor.
Caine was knighted under his birth name, officially becoming Sir Maurice Joseph Micklewhite.
However, a royal official said he could go by Sir Michael if he wished.
“It’s the greatest moment of my life,” Caine stated (viaThe New York Times).
In 2015,USA Todayreported that the star remained highly grateful for the honor.
“I would never turn anything down from the queen,” he stated.
“Certainly not, she gave me a knighthood.”
Still, Caine remains modest about the achievement.
“I don’t insist on anyone calling me Sir Michael,” he said.
According to the star, he was pretty overwhelmed by the process.
“I am a bit numb at the moment,” he stated after the ceremony.
Those who know the actor stated that his decision made sense.
Still, some questioned whether or not Hopkins would still be recognized by his royal title.
McKellen officially came out in 1988 after a ten-year relationship with theater and film director Sean Mathias.
McKellen reflected on coming out and being knighted during an interview withCNN.
“The world actually was changing, and she could not control it,” he said.
