<p>Actor Damian Lewis, author Ian Rankin and former Northern Ireland first minister Arlene Foster were among more than 1,100 people recognised by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in her annual birthday honours.</p>

<p>The list, which is issued to mark the 96-year-old monarch's official birthday, honours recipients for their "outstanding"&nbsp;contributions; most awards recognise public service or community work.</p>

<p>This year's honours come ahead of four days of national celebration, beginning on Thursday, to mark Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne.</p>

<p>"This historic Platinum Jubilee is not only a celebration of the monarch but of the qualities she possesses,"&nbsp;Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. "The honours she confers this week reflect many of those qualities that have been invaluable from all different walks of life and to communities across the UK."</p>

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<p>Lewis, who won a Golden Globe for his role in the TV drama 'Homeland', was made a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for services both to drama and to charity for initiating a campaign with his late wife Helen McCrory to raise 1 million pounds to provide food for health service workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>Foster, who served as the first minister in the British province between 2016 and 2021, was among politicians to be honoured, and becomes a dame, while crime-writer Ian Rankin, creator of the acclaimed Inspector Rebus series, receives a knighthood.</p>

<p>Previously knighted author Salman Rushdie and renowned illustrator Quentin Blake, best known for his work in Roald Dahl`s books for children, were made Companions of Honour, of which there are only 65 at any one time.</p>

<p>From the world of sport, former England soccer player Rio Ferdinand was made an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire), while Wales soccer captain Gareth Bale, Liverpool stalwart James Milner and England cricketer Moeen Ali were all made MBEs (Members of the Order of the British Empire).</p>

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<p>Britain's gold-medal winning Olympic women's curling team also received OBEs.</p>

<p>Elisabeth Murdoch, the daughter of media baron Rupert Murdoch and founder of two successful independent TV production companies, was given a CBE for her work with Arts Council England.</p>

<p>Among the 1,134 people to receive honours was Angela Redgrave, founder and principal of the Bristol School of Dancing, who was awarded a British Empire Medal, and at 104 was the oldest recipient on the list.</p>


Actor Damian Lewis, author Ian Rankin and former Northern Ireland first minister Arlene Foster were among more than 1,100 people recognised by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in her annual birthday honours.

Actor Damian Lewis, author Ian Rankin and former Northern Ireland first minister Arlene Foster were among more than 1,100 people recognised by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in her annual birthday honours. The list, which is issued to mark the 96-year-old monarch's official birthday, honours recipients for their "outstanding" contributions; most awards recognise public service or community work. This year's honours come ahead of four days of national celebration, beginning on Thursday, to mark Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne. "This historic Platinum Jubilee is not only a celebration of the monarch but of the qualities she possesses," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. "The honours she confers this week reflect many of those qualities that have been invaluable from all different walks of life and to communities across the UK." Also Read: Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee: Key moments from her life Lewis, who won a Golden Globe for his role in the TV drama 'Homeland', was made a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for services both to drama and to charity for initiating a campaign with his late wife Helen McCrory to raise 1 million pounds to provide food for health service workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Foster, who served as the first minister in the British province between 2016 and 2021, was among politicians to be honoured, and becomes a dame, while crime-writer Ian Rankin, creator of the acclaimed Inspector Rebus series, receives a knighthood. Previously knighted author Salman Rushdie and renowned illustrator Quentin Blake, best known for his work in Roald Dahl`s books for children, were made Companions of Honour, of which there are only 65 at any one time. From the world of sport, former England soccer player Rio Ferdinand was made an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire), while Wales soccer captain Gareth Bale, Liverpool stalwart James Milner and England cricketer Moeen Ali were all made MBEs (Members of the Order of the British Empire). Also Read: BTS, K-Pop supergroup, meets Biden, drop by during White House press briefing Britain's gold-medal winning Olympic women's curling team also received OBEs. Elisabeth Murdoch, the daughter of media baron Rupert Murdoch and founder of two successful independent TV production companies, was given a CBE for her work with Arts Council England. Among the 1,134 people to receive honours was Angela Redgrave, founder and principal of the Bristol School of Dancing, who was awarded a British Empire Medal, and at 104 was the oldest recipient on the list.

Actor Damian Lewis and former Northern Ireland leader honoured by Queen Elizabeth

<p>&nbsp;British actress Barbara Windsor, known for her role as landlady Peggy Mitchell in the soap 'EastEnders', has died aged 83, British media reported on Friday, citing a statement from her husband.<br />
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"It is with deep sadness that I can confirm that my darling wife Barbara passed away at 8.35 pm on Thursday 10 December at a London Care Home", Windsor`s husband Scott Mitchell said in a statement quoted by media.<br />
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"Her passing was from Alzheimer`s/Dementia and Barbara eventually died peacefully and I spent the last 7 days by her side," the statement continued.<br />
Windsor had been diagnosed with the disease in 2014 and had moved to a care home earlier this year.<br />
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She debuted as Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders in 1994, taking a sabbatical from the show for medical reasons in 2003, before returning as a series regular in 2005.<br />
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Windsor quit the long-running soap in 2009, saying she wanted to spend more time with her husband whom she had married in 2000.<br />
The actress said at the time that the role as landlady Peggy Mitchell, which saw her famously shouting "Get outta my pub" at startled locals, had changed her life.<br />
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Before EastEnders, Windsor had been mostly known as a comedy actress. She made her film acting debut in "The Belles of St Trinian`s" in 1954 and shot to prominence with the innuendo-laden "Carry On" series in the 1960s and 70s.<br />
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"It was not the ending that Barbara or anyone else living with this very cruel disease deserves," her husband said after she passed away.<br />
"I will always be immensely proud of Barbara`s courage, dignity and generosity dealing with her own illness and still trying to help others by raising awareness for as long as she could," he added.</p>


British actress Barbara Windsor, known for her role as landlady Peggy Mitchell in the soap 'EastEnders', has died aged 83, British media reported on Friday, citing a statement from her husband.

British actress Barbara Windsor, known for her role as landlady Peggy Mitchell in the soap 'EastEnders', has died aged 83, British media reported on Friday, citing a statement from her husband. "It is with deep sadness that I can confirm that my darling wife Barbara passed away at 8.35 pm on Thursday 10 December at a London Care Home", Windsor`s husband Scott Mitchell said in a statement quoted by media. "Her passing was from Alzheimer`s/Dementia and Barbara eventually died peacefully and I spent the last 7 days by her side," the statement continued. Windsor had been diagnosed with the disease in 2014 and had moved to a care home earlier this year. She debuted as Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders in 1994, taking a sabbatical from the show for medical reasons in 2003, before returning as a series regular in 2005. Windsor quit the long-running soap in 2009, saying she wanted to spend more time with her husband whom she had married in 2000. The actress said at the time that the role as landlady Peggy Mitchell, which saw her famously shouting "Get outta my pub" at startled locals, had changed her life. Before EastEnders, Windsor had been mostly known as a comedy actress. She made her film acting debut in "The Belles of St Trinian`s" in 1954 and shot to prominence with the innuendo-laden "Carry On" series in the 1960s and 70s. "It was not the ending that Barbara or anyone else living with this very cruel disease deserves," her husband said after she passed away. "I will always be immensely proud of Barbara`s courage, dignity and generosity dealing with her own illness and still trying to help others by raising awareness for as long as she could," he added.

'East Enders' actress Barbara Windsor dies aged 83

<p>British actress Kate Beckinsale denied the rumors that she and American actor Jamie Foxx are dating and her latest Instagram post is proof. The actor, who recently finalised her divorce, was seen speaking with Foxx at the Golden Globes Ambassadors Party in Hollywood on Thursday night, and rumors began to swirl, reported a news agency.<br />
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Beckinsale wasn't the only eligible person at the table, either, as Foxx and American actor Katie Holmes&nbsp;relationship recently ended. The 46-year-old actor, on Friday (local time), took to Instagram to share a photo in which Beckinsale stands with Foxx and actor Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While sharing the photo the 'Serendipity'&nbsp;actor addressed the rumors about her relationship with Foxx."Lads night at #hfpa party with @therealadawale @iamjamiefoxx..." she said in the caption.<br />
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"I would like to point out that standing next to someone does not mean I am dating them". Currently in line at the dry cleaners, and if that's true, I've got one hell of a problem," she said.<br />
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Most recently, Beckinsale has been romantically linked to American Comedian and actor Pete Davidson. Pete is now linked to the American model and actor Kaia Gerber.</p>


British actress Kate Beckinsale denied the rumors that she and American actor Jamie Foxx are dating and her latest Instagram post is proof. The actor, who recently finalised her divorce, was seen speaking with Foxx at the Golden Globes Ambassadors Party in Hollywood on Thursday night, and rumors began to swirl, reported a news agency.

British actress Kate Beckinsale denied the rumors that she and American actor Jamie Foxx are dating and her latest Instagram post is proof. The actor, who recently finalised her divorce, was seen speaking with Foxx at the Golden Globes Ambassadors Party in Hollywood on Thursday night, and rumors began to swirl, reported a news agency. Beckinsale wasn't the only eligible person at the table, either, as Foxx and American actor Katie Holmes relationship recently ended. The 46-year-old actor, on Friday (local time), took to Instagram to share a photo in which Beckinsale stands with Foxx and actor Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje. View this post on Instagram Lads night at #hfpa party with @therealadewale @iamjamiefoxx and @jsauluck. I would like to point out that standing next to someone does not mean I am dating them. Currently in line at the dry cleaners and if that’s true I’ve got a hell of a problem A post shared by Kate Beckinsale (@katebeckinsale) on Nov 15, 2019 at 1:43pm PST × While sharing the photo the 'Serendipity' actor addressed the rumors about her relationship with Foxx."Lads night at #hfpa party with @therealadawale @iamjamiefoxx..." she said in the caption. "I would like to point out that standing next to someone does not mean I am dating them". Currently in line at the dry cleaners, and if that's true, I've got one hell of a problem," she said. Most recently, Beckinsale has been romantically linked to American Comedian and actor Pete Davidson. Pete is now linked to the American model and actor Kaia Gerber.

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