Actress Cynthia Erivo was bestowed with an MBE for her services to music and drama, while comedian Matt Lucas was awarded an OBE for his contributions to drama. Additionally, darts player Luke Littler received an MBE for his services to the sport.
Cynthia Erivo and Matt Lucas were among the star-studded guests receiving honours at an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle on Tuesday afternoon. During the ceremony, the stars were awarded medals by Prince William before proudly posing with their new silverware in the grounds of the castle.
Wicked actress, Cynthia, 39, who is currently appearing on the West End in one-woman show Dracula, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours list for her services to music and drama. The Broadway star trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has gone on to achieve critical and audience acclaim for her acting work.
Cynthia is best recognised for her role as the green witch Elphaba in the two-part film version of the musical Wicked alongside pop star Ariana Grande. Cynthia was wearing a structured black jacket and maxi skirt for the occasion, completing the look with a quirky hat and her signature long nails.
Cynthia Erivo and Matt Lucas were among the star-studded guests receiving honours at an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle on Tuesday afternoon Matt Lucas was made an OBE for services to drama in the New Year Honours Also receiving an honour was darts player Luke Littler, who was made an MBE for services to the sport in the King's Birthday Honours last year Speaking to the Press Association in December, Cynthia said: 'To be given this recognition to celebrate the work that I love to do within the arts, specifically music and drama, is an honour I could never have thought would happen.
'I hope it shows that I care deeply about the work and will continue to do so to the best of my abilities. ' Cynthia, who was born in Stockwell, south London, has previously won a Grammy, Daytime Emmy, Tony and has been nominated for an Oscar, meaning she is just one award away from EGOT status.
Comedian Matt Lucas was also honoured for his services to drama during the same service, as he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire . Alongside his co-writer David Walliams, Matt, 52, masterminded TV shows such as Little Britain and Come Fly With Me. He most recently presented the Great British Bake Off between 2020 and 2023 alongside fellow comedian Noel Fielding.
Also receiving an honour was darts player Luke Littler, who was made an MBE for services to the sport in the King's Birthday Honours last year. Luke became the youngest world champion in the history of darts aged 17 years and 347 days.
Alongside his co-writer David Walliams, Matt, 52, masterminded TV shows such as Little Britain and Come Fly With Me Wicked actress, Cynthia, 39, who is currently appearing on the West End in one-woman show Dracula, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours list for her services to music and drama Luke, now 19, is currently ranked world number one Join the discussionWhich honour recipient do you think was most deserved? What's your view?
Luke, now 19, is currently ranked world number one. When his MBE was announced in June, he said: 'This is an amazing and unexpected honour but one which I am very grateful for.
'To receive a recognition like this is something I had never thought would be possible and it is a proud moment. 'It's unbelievable what I've done for my sport. I'm happy, my family is happy and I can't wait to receive it. '
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