The King has made a Queen star ‘Sir’ Brian May in his first New Year Honours list as monarch.
The rock guitarist, astrophysicist, and badgers’ rights campaigner is honoured alongside a Damehood for Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis and a knighthood for the artist Grayson Perry.
Lionesses are honoured after a brilliant year, with England Women’s captain Leah Williamson receiving an OBE, while Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Ellen White are all awarded MBEs.
