I would like to communicate how incredibly proud I am of being offered to become a Companion of Honour to my country, Britain, the country that I love so much.

This an amazing moment for me, I have to say absolutely extraordinary. I would never have believed this, you know, as a 13, 14, 15 year-old, let alone a 25, 35, 45 year-old. So, as an 80 year-old, I’m absolutely thrilled. Thank you so much. Thank you.