Actress Vanessa Redgrave was named 'dame' by Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of the Queen's New Year Honors, the honors granted on the first day of the year.
Redgrave was awarded for the merits achieved in the field of cinema and theater.
The BBC website reports.
Joanna Lumley is also with her, for her merits in the field of theater, entertainment and charity.
Also on the 'Honors' list is actor Daniel Craig, who recently said goodbye to the role of agent 007, journalist Moira Stuart, dancer Ashley Banjo and soap stars June Brown and William Roache.
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