2024 New Year Honours List: Shirley Bassey, Mary Earps & More Shine in UK’s Ultimate Roll of Honour
The 2024 New Year Honours celebrate top talent across the UK. From sports stars and musicians to public servants, this list champions those who’ve made a huge impact. Dame Shirley Bassey has been named a Companion of Honour, cementing her place as a musical legend. Other big names include England goalkeeper Mary Earps, Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis, and Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke.
Dame Shirley Bassey Joins the Elite
Dame Shirley Bassey, the voice behind over 135 million album sales, has been awarded the exclusive Companion of Honour for her services to music. She’s now the 64th living member of this prestigious order, limited to just 65 at any time. This accolade underlines her legendary status in British culture.
Sporting and Cultural Icons Recognised
- Mary Earps: England goalkeeper honoured for outstanding contributions to football.
- Michael Eavis: Founder of the iconic Glastonbury Festival, recognised for his service to music and charity.
- Emilia Clarke: Game of Thrones star awarded for charity and services to brain injury care.
The Archbishop of Canterbury also leads recipients honoured for their role in the King’s coronation.
Top Honours and Who’s Who
The list features a dazzling array of recipients across various orders and medals, including:
Knights and Dames Grand Cross (GBE)
- Sir Blackledge Beaumont — for services to rugby and charity.
- Professor Sir James Rufus McDonald — leading figure in engineering and energy.
- Sir Ridley Scott — famed film director and producer.
- Dame Margaret Beckett — MP commended for parliamentary service.
- Professor Dame Carol Mary Black — adviser on combatting drugs.
Knights Bachelor
- Brian Clarke — celebrated artist.
- Gregory Doran — former artistic director of Royal Shakespeare Company.
- Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis — Glastonbury Festival’s founder.
- Professor William John Edmunds — expert in epidemiology.
- John Patrick Griffin — founder of Addison Lee.
- Stephen Alan Michael Hester — chair of Easyjet.
- David Charles Holmes — CEO of Family Action charity.
- Sajid Javid MP — recognised for political and public service.
Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)
- Dr Margaret Ebunoluwa Aderin — for science education and diversity.
- Amanda Jayne Blanc — CEO of Aviva, notable for business leadership and gender equality.
- Professor Sonia Boyce — acclaimed artist.
- Jilly Cooper — author and charity advocate.
- Felicity Ann Dahl — founder of Roald Dahl’s children’s charity.
- Dr Jennifer Dixon — NHS and public health champion.
- Tristina Adele Harrison — telecommunications leader.
More Notable Honourees
The list extends to hundreds of individuals acknowledged for contributions in:
- Public service and politics
- Education and healthcare
- Arts, culture, and sport
- Science and technology
- Charity and community work
- Defence, policing, and emergency services
- International services and diplomacy
Among those honoured:
- Stuart Broad MBE — for services to cricket.
- Christian Horner OBE — Red Bull Racing boss recognised in motor sport.
- Emma Clarke and Jennifer Clarke — co-founders of SameYou, supporting brain injury patients.
- Leona Lewis — singer and philanthropist honoured for music and charity.
Full List Available
From knights to medals, the New Year Honours highlight commitment and excellence throughout the UK and Overseas Territories. Dive into the full honours list to discover all the remarkable individuals recognised this year.
Read the complete 2024 New Year Honours list and see the full line-up of awardees across the UK’s orders and medals.
