Actress Dame Imelda Staunton and singer Simon Le Bon are among those set to receive royal honours at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. Dame Imelda, who portrayed the late Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix’s hit drama The Crown, will receive her title for her services to drama and charity. The 68-year-old earned a Bafta TV and Golden Globe nomination for her fictional portrayal of Charles’ mother in seasons five and six of the series.
She is widely known for playing the evil Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter films, with her other film credits also including Downton Abbey, Paddington and Nanny McPhee. Dame Imelda Staunton was the third actress to play Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown (Netflix) “It is their talent, dedication, wit and energy that have paved the way for us all and have set the standards to which we all aspire.” She added she was “proud” to play her part in the industry as “theatre, film and television are essential to our wellbeing, stand at the heart of our culture and are admired throughout the world”.
Dame Imelda’s charity work has included being an ambassador for national homelessness charity Crisis and supporting the international disaster relief charity ShelterBox. Duran Duran frontman Le Bon will be made an MBE for his services to music and charity. The musician dropped out of university to perform with the group, who became synonymous with the New Romantic scene, after a successful audition in the 1980s.
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