King Charles honours Dame Shirley Bassey for services to music


King Charles honours Dame Shirley Bassey for services to music

King Charles honoured Dame Shirley Bassey during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

The palace shared photos of King Charles and Shirley Bassey from the awards ceremony on social media.

The post reads: “Today, the King presented Dame Shirley Bassey, the legendary voice behind some of the most memorable Bond theme songs, with the Order of the Companions of Honour for her services to music.”

Bassey is known for recording the Bond songs 'Goldfinger', 'Diamonds Are Forever' and 'Moonraker'.

Shirley was made a Dame in the 1999 honours list.

Bassey had previously shared her views after learning of her honour, saying: “Being awarded the Order of the Companions of Honour is one of the most wonderful feelings.

“Music has been a constant companion in my life. As a child growing up in Tiger Bay, I dreamed of travelling the world and never imagined that one day my voice would take me to where I am today.”

She added: “Every step of my career has been about taking risks, believing in myself and taking that leap. I live to sing and I love to perform. Entertaining audiences for over 70 years has been a privilege.”

“My heart is filled with emotion and I feel truly honored,” she concluded.

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