The 35-year-old equalled Michael Schumacher’s title record in November and also holds the record for most Grand Prix victories with 95 and pole positions with 98. Mrs Baker, from Salisbury, who has been involved with fundraising for the NSPCC since the 1950s, said it was a "great surprise and great honour" to be recognised. The Briton, 35, sealed a seventh drivers’ title at the Turkish Grand Prix in November – equalling … George Floyd death: How will jurors be selected? © 2021 BBC. I feel I've got to prove something and work even harder, particularly in my charity area.". Hamilton… . MBE for Claire Throssell, from Sheffield. MBEs go to former England rugby player Damian Hopley, who founded the Rugby Players Association; Dee Bradbury, the first woman to head the Scottish Rugby Union, and Alan Curtis, the former Wales and Swansea footballer. British driver Lewis Hamilton, who won his seventh Formula One championship in 2020, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday. "With his record-breaking season this year, we believe now is the right time to do this.". Joining Jimmy Greaves among the sporting recipients is Ron Flowers, who also becomes an MBE, and was a fellow members of England's 1966 World Cup winning squad. Restaurateur. From the business world, Hays Travel boss Irene Hays has been made a dame, while Nigel Newton, who founded Bloomsbury, the publisher of the Harry Potter books, becomes a CBE. Lewis Hamilton capped his record-breaking 2020 when he was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, ahead of Jordan Henderson and Hollie Doyle. Among the other new dames are Jane Glover, conductor and musicologist, and Pat McGrath, described by Vogue magazine as the most influential makeup artist in the world. Lynne Owens, head of the National Crime Agency, is among the other dames, while Wendy Williams, an inspector of constabulary who authored a critical report into the government's response to the the Windrush scandal, is made a CBE. For services to literature, Bob Champion. Among the political honours are a knighthood for former attorney general Geoffrey Cox and a damehood for Labour MP Angela Eagle, a former pensions minister. Hamilton received a knighthood Wednesday as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s honors list, which also recognized British performers, politicians, public servants and people outside the limelight who worked to defeat the coronavirus and its devastating impacts. Ex-footballer Jimmy Greaves and musician Craig David become MBEs. For services to drama, Anne Keothavong Bretherton. For services to rugby union, Prof Suneetha Moonesinghe, of University College London, whose expertise helped the NHS manage critically ill patients (OBE), Prof Alka Ahuja, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, whose pioneering use of video technology was used by the Welsh Government (MBE), Justine Norris, a Kent-based community mental health occupational therapist, whose resource pack was adopted by NHS Trusts and hospitals across the world (MBE), Northern Ireland fire officer Karen McDowell whose LGBTQ training work has informed other organisations (MBE), Kirsty Baird, from Edinburgh, who was behind the Follow the Rainbows charity single (BEM), Nadeem Khan from Sheffield, who continued working as an adviser for homeless charity Shelter after he was stuck overseas (BEM), Companion of honour - Limited to 65 people. For services to the culinary arts, Natalie Clein. More protesters and a police officer are reported dead elsewhere as anti-coup protests continue. Former Leeds Rhino player Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, is made an MBE for services to the sport and to MND awareness. Published: 17:30 EST, 29 December 2020 | Updated: 07:15 EST, 30 December 2020. Actress. Dame Pat said she was "delighted and humbled" by the honour for services to the fashion and beauty industry and to diversity, and paid tribute to her mother for encouraging her to enter the field. For services to television drama, Fergus Henderson. Meanwhile, David Richards, chairman of Motorsport UK, wrote to the prime minister on 11 November, saying: "For many years, Britain has led the world in F1 engineering and we've produced many great drivers. Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Read: Hamilton knighted in New … Video, How scientists got a very rare toad to breed, Merkel's party slumps to defeat in regional polls, North Korea 'not responding' to US contact efforts, Arrests over assault on Muslim boy at Hindu temple, Met Police chief will not resign over vigil scenes, NI to still use AstraZeneca amid Irish suspension. Lewis Hamilton (Getty) Hamilton, who secured his seventh F1 title last month to equal Michael Schumacher’s record, has said his recent success was partly inspired by … The same honour goes to two supermarket chief executives for services to retail and the food supply chain during the pandemic - Ocado's Melanie Smith and the Co-Op's Joanne Whitfield. Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion. The BBC has seen a letter, sent to the prime minister last week by the co-chairmen of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Motorsport, saying "we write to encourage you to recommend to Her Majesty The Queen that Lewis Hamilton receive a knighthood". The entertainment stars in the New Year Honours, Sister of murdered MP Jo Cox appointed MBE, Hays Travel boss made a dame in New Year Honours, Rower's MBE 'came minutes before cancer diagnosis', Scots Covid heroes named in New Year Honours list, 'Green' economist recognised in New Year Honours, Bloody day in Myanmar's main city sees 14 killed. BEMs also go to London youth worker Jason Allen who has helped thousands of young people at risk from gang involvement, and Charlotte Park, from North Yorkshire, whose Treats for Troops on Tour initiative has posted more than 8,000 parcels to British soldiers overseas. 'We women are pushed out of work because of childcare' Video'We women are pushed out of work because of childcare', The art dealer, the £10m bronze and the Holocaust, Grammys 2021: Seven things to look out for, How scientists got a very rare toad to breed. Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard tells BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast Lewis Hamilton should be knighted after he surpassed Michael Schumacher's all-time Formula 1 win record. He has used this and his own experience to support others and he is a credit to the United Kingdom.". LONDON (AP) — Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion. Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse, who founded the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation after their daughter died from an allergic reaction to a takeaway sandwich, both become OBEs. Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in a New Year Honours list which salutes hundreds of people for their work in the Covid pandemic. Artist. Both are made MBEs. The same honour goes to airline pilot Emma Henderson, from Moray, who set up a first class lounge experience in more than 80 hospitals across the UK for NHS staff. Ruth Saunders, aged 104, becomes an MBE for services to charity during Covid after walking a marathon to raise money for Thames Valley Air Ambulance this year. LEWIS HAMILTON will be knighted in the New Year Honours list after a personal request from Boris Johnson, it is reported. By Associated Press , … Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in a New Year Honours list which salutes hundreds of people for their work in the Covid pandemic. Hamilton, who lives in Monaco, has faced scrutiny in the past over his tax arrangements, but has previously defended himself against criticism by saying that he pays "a lot" of tax in the UK. Among the other people recognised for their work during the pandemic are: The release of the list comes after the honours system faced criticism this year over its association with Britain's colonial past - most recipients have titles linked to the Order of the British Empire. Captain, Exeter Chiefs. For services to the culinary arts, Margot Henderson. But the Monaco-based driver was reportedly previously overlooked for the top honour amid questions about his tax arrangements. The recognition for hundreds of people involved in the Covid response continues the trend set in the delayed Birthday Honours in October. This year Motorsport UK launched a campaign with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Formula One for him to be nominated, with the organisation suggesting his business dealings had been "misunderstood". Read about our approach to external linking. The other knighthoods include Roger Deakins, winner of this year's best cinematography Oscar for 1917; Simon Baron-Cohen, professor of autism research at Cambridge University; former Tesco boss Dave Lewis, and opera director Graham Vick. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Lewis Hamilton's career illustrated Three-time Grand Slam tennis winner Andy Murray believes Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton deserves to join him as a British sporting knight. Last updated on 16 November 202016 November 2020.From the section Formula 1. Read about our approach to external linking. Rugby league legend Rob Burrow is made an MBE for services to rugby and his awareness campaign since being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Daniel Owens, from Bingley, Asda's online grocery development manager, is made an MBE after heading the work to ensure the supermarket's customers continued to receive food this year, while Sarah Cairns, from Huddersfield, a senior programme manager for the service, receives a BEM. The group plans to write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week. "I am contributing to the country and, not only that, I help to keep a team of more than 1,000 people employed. For services to music, Sally Dynevor. Lesley Manville. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a year when so many have made sacrifice, the list was a "welcome reminder of the strength of human spirit, and of what can be achieved through courage and compassion". After securing his seventh F1 championship, Lewis Hamilton was named BBC Sports Personality of the year earlier in December and has now been knighted. "But we can now celebrate the greatest of them all and there can be no more fitting way to do this than award Lewis Hamilton a knighthood.". Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list. Restaurateur. Supporters have suggested Hamilton would have been knighted sooner if not for his tax status. By BBC On Thu, 31 Dec, 2020 12:15 | 2 mins read . Is there an algorithm for the perfect biryani? For services to tennis, Gillian Coultard. Hamilton knighted in New Year Honours. Lewis Hamilton (Getty) Hamilton, who secured his seventh F1 title last month to equal Michael Schumacher’s record, has said his recent success was partly inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted and the efforts of hundreds during the pandemic recognised in the New Year Honours. For services to art, Nina Wadia. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's chief Formula 1 writer. Architect Sir David Chipperfield, whose work includes the Turner Contemporary art gallery in Margate, joins the elite Companions of Honour. There is a BEM too for Carl Konadu, 28, who helped young people in London prepare for job applications during the pandemic through 2-3 Degrees, a not-for-profit group he co-founded. Sarah Joyce, from York, an optometrist for Asda, receives a BEM after working with lens providers so customers of the chain would continue to receive care. Hamilton who is already an MBE will become the fourth F1 driver to be knighted after Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Stirling Moss and Sir Jackie Stewart. Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the New Year Honours list. Reports have suggested For services to international screen hair styling, Joe Simmonds. Some 803 people (65%) are recognised for work in the community. From the arts, there is recognition for Humza Arshad, a comedian and writer, known for his YouTube programmes, and Jonty Claypole, director of BBC Arts and behind the corporation's virtual arts festival during the pandemic. Actress. Donaldson said: "The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Formula 1 supports the call for Lewis Hamilton to receive national recognition of his tremendous sporting achievements for British motorsports. 6. Recipients wear the initials CH after their name, CBE - Commander of the Order of the British Empire, OBE - Officer of the Order of the British Empire, MBE - Member of the Order of the British Empire. Hamilton … Former British number one tennis player and Fed Cup captain. And Kim Leadbeater, who helped set up a charity after her MP sister Jo Cox was murdered in 2016, is made an MBE for services to social cohesion, and combatting loneliness during Covid-19. Royal Navy nurse Andrew Cooper, who this year was involved in the Covid testing of sailors on aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and worked in an NHS hospital's emergency department becomes an Associate of the Royal Red Cross. Lewis Hamilton: MPs call for Formula 1 world champion to be knighted after seventh title By Laura Scott BBC Sport Last updated on 16 November 2020 16 November 2020 .
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