Top 10 Celebrities Who has Received Royal Honors
For charity work, founding nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and other selfless services to humanity, these celebrities have been honored by Queen Elizabeth II.
Aside from singing and acting, being able to impact and help others is something worth celebrating.
It’s no surprise that Queen Elizabeth II herself has recognized and honored the following celebrities.
Top 10 Celebrities Who has Received Royal Honors
- David Beckham
David Beckham is known for his charity work across the globe. Besides his notable football career, David is an ambassador to UNICEF and an active ambassador for the fight against malaria.
For his selfless services to humanity, David Beckham was Honored by Queen Elizabeth II with the (OBE).
- Ed Sheeran
Charismatic British singer Ed Sheeran aside from singing is an ambassador for a children’s hospice and a founder of the “Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation.”
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The singer performs at charitable concerts; for this, he was honored with the ” Member of the (MBE) by Prince Charles.
- Elton John
Elton John was openly battling AIDS from 1980, so he decided to use his influence to create awareness on the disease.
In 1992, Elton John founded the ” Elton John AIDS Foundation.
For his charitable works, he received several royal honors, including being Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and the “Member Of The Order Of The Companions Of Honour” (CH) in 2020.
- Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedictis never ceases to donate and raise funds for various institutions.
For his charitable works, he was honored with CBE by the Queen in 2015.
- Ewan McGregor
Besides acting, Ewan McGregor has done some noticeable charity work.
The actor is a UNICEF partner; he has traveled from Africa and Mongolia to remote parts of India, impacting lives with the organization.
He was honored with the “Officer of the Order of the British Empire” (OBE) in 2013 for his services to drama and charity
- Catherine Zeta-Jones
The actress and wife of Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, has shown great support for humanity.
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The actress is known to support many charitable causes; Catherine is an ambassador of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
She has raised funds for people in need and is a member of the Cinema for Peace Foundation.
In 2010 she was honored with “Commander of the Order of the British Empire” (CBE).
- Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates uses his money to help other people.
Through his foundation, many organizations and individuals have been supported financially, and it’s no surprise that Queen Elizabeth II made him an “Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire” (KBE).
- Bono
Bono’s charitable work speaks loud for him as his passion for music. He is an activist and co-founder of DATA EDUN, the ONE Campaign, and Product Red, all created for charitable purposes.
As a result of his good deeds, he has an honorary Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II.
- Angelina Jolie
Angelina is an ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and an advocate for woman’s rights.
For her charitable deeds, she received an honorary damehood from Queen Elizabeth II.
