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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Dalton

Philanthropist Sir Hans Rausing ‘immensely proud’ of receiving Knight Bachelor

The King made the honour at Windsor Castle - (Alamy Stock Photo)

Sir Hans Rausing, one of the UK’s foremost philanthropists, has been appointed a Knight Bachelor at an investiture ceremony hosted by the King at Windsor Castle.

The Tetra Pak heir, who has given more than £500m to at least 2,000 organisations across the UK, was honoured with a knighthood in the King’s birthday honours list in June for services to the arts.

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