Queen Elizabeth Confers Daniel Craig The Same Honour Received By His James Bond Character And Real Life Spies

Daniel Craig was named amongst UK’s annual New 12 months Honours Listing as Queen Elizabeth honoured him with the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) title which is often acquired by actual life spies and in addition is identical title that his fictional character has acquired in creator Ian Fleming’s 007’s books. Craig was honoured for his contribution to movie and his portrayal of Bond 5 occasions.

Not solely Craig but additionally Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson, the produces of the James Bond film franchise have been among the many entertainment and media figures acknowledged on Friday. The annual compendium of honours bestowed by the Queen additionally included achievements within the fields of presidency, schooling, politics, sports activities, group service.

Though netizens appeared to have been left confused in regards to the honour on condition that the title is often conferred to real-life spies and Craig is an actor. A number of customers additionally claimed that the Queen broke the custom of honouring companies of these reserved for his or her real-life work. 

Other than Craig different celebrities equivalent to Joanna Lumley and Vanessa Redgrave, who've been made Dames for his or her companies to drama, entertainment and charity. Additionally, Spice Ladies’ singer Mel B was named within the New Years honours checklist who's the She’s the second Spice Woman whose companies have been celebrated by means of the British honours system after Victoria Beckham was made an OBE by the Duke of Cambridge in April 2017. Additionally, British Indian actor Nitin Ganatr acquired an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) title. 

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