The Queen Ushers in 2020 by Knighting Sam Mendes and Steve McQueen

Sam Mendes and Steve McQueen were knighted, and Olivia Newton-John made a dame, by Queen Elizabeth II’s 2020 New Year’s Honours list.

December 29, 2019 · 1 min · 53 words · Timothy Bell

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Meanwhile,1917directorSam MendesandWidowsdirector Steve McQueen will be knighted for their services to drama and services to film, respectively.

Something to hope for next year, Olivia.

Meanwhile, you’re free to check out the Honours list in fullhere.

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