Oscar winner Kate Winslet, acting great Kenneth Branagh and the designer behind Kate Middleton’s wedding dress were decorated by Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday in her birthday honors list.
“Titanic” star Winslet was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition for her services to drama, while Branagh becomes Sir Kenneth after being made a knight in the chivalry order.
Branagh, the Shakespearian actor-cum-film director, was given the higher rank of knight commander and joins the pantheon of British actors who have been made a sir.
Sarah Burton — who designed the Duchess of Cambridge’s dress for her wedding to Prince William last year — was made an officer in the order for her services to the fashion industry and can now add OBE after her name.
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