King Charles appoints actor Helen Mirren to a select group in his birthday honors list (opens original article in a new tab)

King Charles III honored Helen Mirren and others with awards recognizing their contributions to British life, including the Companion of Honour, a prestigious award limited to 65 members.

• Helen Mirren appointed as Companion of Honour by King Charles III for major contributions to British life
• Companion of Honour limited to 65 members, includes David Attenborough, Margaret Atwood, and Gordon Brown
• Other recipients include Julia Donaldson, Kevin Sinfield, and Debbie Lewis for various contributions