In addition to the 52-year-old Rowling, the owners of the same title are, among others, Stephen Hawking, Paul McCartney and Actress Maggie Smith, who, by the way, played Minerva McGonagall in Pertherian.
"This is a huge honor for me, and I am very proud of this award. Replenish the ranks of the respected people, especially as a Women writer - it really is worth a lot, "says Rowling. Recall that the sign of the Order of the Cavalier of Honor to hand over people from 1917 to people who have noted in the field of art, science, politicians, religions and literature. This Order does not give knights or other status, but its owners can put a special abbreviation after their own name.
"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."
- The Royal Family (@royalfamily) December 12, 2017
Congratoulations to. @JK_ROWling WHO TODAY BECAME A COMPANION OF HONORER FOR HER SERVICES TO LITERATURE & PHILANTHROPY. pic.twitter.com/d1w35jytbz.