Director Ridley Scott
Highest order of merit for the Hollywood icon
Ridley Scott with his new Order of Merit after the ceremony at Windsor Castle.
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Receiving the Knight Grand Cross is a great honor in Great Britain: filmmaker Ridley Scott was now delighted to receive the medal.
Awarded for his contributions to the film industry
Photos from the ceremony at Windsor Castle show Scott proudly accepting his new medal from Prince William. The British royal family honored the director of cult films such as “Alien”, “Blade Runner” and “Gladiator” for his services to the film industry in the United Kingdom.
At the end of 2023, King Charles III. (75) has already announced with the list of the so-called “New Year Honors” that Scott can look forward to the new honor this year. The honor is given every year to people from public life or private individuals who have made a special contribution to the service of society.
Together with Ridley Scott, several other people were also awarded an Order of Merit: Among others, the British soccer player Mary Earps (31) and the British soccer legend Peter Shilton (74) were also honored with an order and the title of “Member of the Order of the British Empire”.
Prince William has further royal appointments coming up in the next few days: According to the Daily Mail He will be in the Duchy of Cornwall on Thursday and Friday for a two-day visit. It is the first time he has stayed out overnight since his wife, Princess Kate, 42, was diagnosed with cancer.