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Legendary composer John Williams will be one of the last people knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The Daily Mail announced Williams, along with former Disney CEO Bob Iger, will be the last people appointed an honorary knighthood by the late Queen Elizabeth II before her death on Sept. 8. In total, Queen Elizabeth II reportedly granted honorary knighthoods to 27 Americans during her reign. The prestigious honor is given to foreign nationals who have made incredible contributions to the United Kingdom. The New York City native joins film director and longtime collaborator Steven Spielberg -- who the late Queen knighted in 2001. Since neither Williams nor Spielberg is from the U.K., they aren't permitted to identify themselves as "Sir."
Williams has a connection with the U.K. despite being from the United States. The composer recorded the scores for Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars: A New Hope in London. Williams conducted The London Symphony Orchestra for the soundtrack of A New Hope. However, his cinematic contributions go well beyond the two aforementioned films.
Legendary composer John Williams will be one of the last people knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The Daily Mail announced Williams, along with former Disney CEO Bob Iger, will be the last people appointed an honorary knighthood by the late Queen Elizabeth II before her death on Sept. 8. In total, Queen Elizabeth II reportedly granted honorary knighthoods to 27 Americans during her reign. The prestigious honor is given to foreign nationals who have made incredible contributions to the United Kingdom. The New York City native joins film director and longtime collaborator Steven Spielberg -- who the late Queen knighted in 2001. Since neither Williams nor Spielberg is from the U.K., they aren't permitted to identify themselves as "Sir."
Williams has a connection with the U.K. despite being from the United States. The composer recorded the scores for Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars: A New Hope in London. Williams conducted The London Symphony Orchestra for the soundtrack of A New Hope. However, his cinematic contributions go well beyond the two aforementioned films.
