Bob Iger Named Knight of British Empire by Late Queen Elizabeth II
thewrap.comdecorated as an Honorary Knight of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) by Queen Elizabeth II, who approved the award prior to her death.The honorary award given to recipients who are not U.K.
citizens is the second-highest rank in the order and is designated for individuals who have made “a pre-eminent contribution in any field of activity,” per the Honours’ website.
According to the official citation, Iger was recognized for his contributions to U.S.-U.K. relations.He was joined in receiving the honor Friday by John Williams, the conductor and composer behind the “Harry Potter” and Indiana Jones franchises, along with many other of Steven Spielberg’s most popular works.“These last 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 great honors of my life to have the honorary Knight of the British Empire conferred on me by her before she passed,” Iger said in a statement. “Our two nations share a strong bond, which I have seen up close over many years through my deep personal and professional connections to the United Kingdom.
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