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- 22 February 2012, 17:57
CBE honour for Bonham Carter
The King's Speech star Helena Bonham Carter met real-life royalty on Wednesday as she was honoured with a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) medal at Buckingham Palace in London.
The actress played the late Queen Elizabeth in the 2010 movie and she was the guest of honour at her daughter Queen Elizabeth II's royal residence, where she was recognised for her services to drama.
Bonham Carter, who wore a striking Vivienne Westwood tartan dress, was given the award to recognise her career achievements.
Colin Firth, her co-star in The King's Speech, received the same honour last month.
Record producer Steve Lillywhite also received a CBE medal on Wednesday, while novelist Maggie Gee was handed an Order of the British Empire (OBE).
what do you think?
Bernadette Griffin
Great, Helena gets some lampooning sometimes as she is a little different in terms of dress etc, but I like her as an actress and although the CBE has nothing to do with this, has one of the loveliest faces I have seen. Well done to her.
gengisken1227
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gengisken1227
Orange, you have a great sense of humour,...................................for a german
Tricia Hadleigh Organ
6:33pm on 22/2/2012
I LOVE COLIN FIRTH HE'S GORGEOUS AND A BRILLIANT ACTOR