10:40AM, Friday 17 October 2014
Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith will be made a member of The Order of the Companions of Honour at Windsor Castle today.
The award-winning actress, who plays the Dowager Countess of Grantham in the ITV period drama, will received the award from the Queen for her services to drama.
The Order was instituted in 1917 by George V and is conferred on men and women for recognised services of national importance.
Also receiving an award at today's investiture is gardener and broadcaster Roy Lancaster, who will be made a CBE.
Nicola Clarke, who created the Military Wives Choir Foundation, will be made an MBE.
Editor's Picks
Most read
Top Articles
An independent report into a Conservative councillor has found a breach of the Royal Borough’s code of conduct in a document seen by the Advertiser.
All lines are closed between London Paddington and Reading due to a person being hit by a train.
Further details have been revealed over how many trains will be running in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead during planned rail strikes later this month.
© Copyright 2022 Baylis Media Limited All right reserved
