Recognized by the Queen

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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Judi Dench

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grolman2001 — 10 years ago(March 14, 2016 09:34 AM)

I am surprised she hasn't been recognized by the Queen?

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BritishFilms1 — 10 years ago(March 21, 2016 04:57 PM)

She was awarded the OBE in 1970, made a Dame in 1988 and a Companion of Honour in 2005.

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cookiela2001 — 9 years ago(April 17, 2016 03:22 PM)

made Companion of Honour in 2005.
Sounds sexy.
Does it involve sleepovers?
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BritishFilms1 — 9 years ago(April 23, 2016 06:22 AM)

The Companion of Honour is awarded for distinguished service and there can only be 65 members at one time.
Actors who currently hold the title are Dame 1908Judi Dench (since 2005), Sir Ian McKellen (since 2008) and Dame Maggie Smith (since 2014).

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GoldCoin89 — 9 years ago(April 27, 2016 02:28 PM)

Ian McKellen an odd choice. weird he got it before Maggie!

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stepperry2010 — 9 years ago(April 29, 2016 12:27 PM)

Why is a choice to award it to Ian McKellen? I agree that is odd it was awarded so much before Maggie. I believe he was awarded it for helping with LGBT issues.

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waelbinali — 9 years ago(July 05, 2016 11:54 AM)

Why do you say that? I think Dame Ian McKellen fits perfectly He did do2000 a great job of imitating Maggie on SNL, lol, was great! Love him!