The royal family has just presented J.K. Rowling with a Companion of Honor award at Buckingham Palace.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II confered the honor upon the author of the Harry Potter book series this summer; it was Prince William who made the presentation on Tuesday, in recognition of her services to literature and philanthropy.
King George V founded the Order of the Companions of Honor in 1917. The Queen names recipients of the award “who have made a major contribution in their field.”
Rowling said in a statement that she was “deeply honored and proud” to receive the honor.
“To be included in the distinguished and diversely talented company of the other Companions of Honour, especially as a female writer, is a particular privilege,” she said.
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The other jarring bit of information here is that the Royal Family of England has a Twitter account. It makes logical sense, but it’s not something you think about when you think of the Royal Family and its centuries of history and tradition. – ed
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