Sir Patrick Stewart died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at age 86, after a life that included a successful career and seemingly countless honors. Among the latter was the knighthood he received from Queen Elizabeth II in 2010.
The actor, known for his Star Trek and X-Men roles as well as his acclaimed stage work, was 69 when he was knighted at Buckingham Palace in London, England, for his contributions to drama, and “reportedly count[ed] the Queen among his fans,” according to The Guardian. Stewart said he was “very proud” to be honored with a knighthood, and added, “The theatre is and has always been my great joy.”
“To be made a Knight or a Dame is to receive one of the highest honours in the United Kingdom, and is usually granted to those who have made a significant contribution to their field, usually on a national level,” The Royal Household website explains. “While in past centuries knighthoods used to be awarded solely for military merit, today they also recognise significant contributions to national life. Recipients range from actors to scientists, and from school head teachers to industrialists.”
Stewart was one of just 95 actors to have been officially knighted, People points out. Others include Ian McKellan, Idris Elba, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, and Michael Caine. Dames include Emma Thompson, Helen Mirren, Julie Andrews, and Judi Dench, as well as the late Angela Lansbury, the late Maggie Smith, and the late Elizabeth Taylor.
Adele, Anna Wintour, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, and Mick Jagger are among the famous figures who have received British honors but aren’t actors or actresses (and aren’t necessarily Dames or Knights but perhaps have been given other honors), as are David Beckham, Lewis Hamilton, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Vivienne Westwood, and Twiggy.
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