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Britain recognized the scientists and medical chiefs at the forefront of the battle against COVID-19 in Queen Elizabeth’s annual New Year’s honors list, while James Bond actor Daniel Craig was given the same award as his famous onscreen character. READ:

Mr. Craig, who bowed out from playing the fictional British spy after five outings following the release ofthis year, was made a Companion in The Order of St. Michael and St. George in recognition of his outstanding contribution to film.

The chief medical officers for England, Scotland and Wales — Chris Whitty, Gregor Smith, and Frank Atherton — were given knighthoods. There were also honors for the deputy medical officers for England, with Jonathan Van-Tam knighted and Jenny Harries made a dame. Cyclist Jason Kenny, who achieved his seventh gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games, more than any other Briton has won, was also knighted. His wife Laura, who is the nation’s most successful female Olympic athlete and became the first to win gold at three successive Games, received a damehood.

 

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