CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

July 13, 2024 JMG Community, Open Thread

The BBC reports:

Dame Shirley Bassey says receiving her latest honour from King Charles III made her more nervous than singing for him. The 87-year-old Welsh superstar said she “forgot to curtsy” as she was made a Companion of Honour at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

The exclusive title is awarded for service of “conspicuous national importance” and is limited to 65 people. Dame Shirley, who become a dame in the 1999 honours list, said it was the first time meeting the King since he became monarch.

“I think it’s more nerve-racking to receive the award from him than to sing in front of him,” she said.

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