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Sir Gary Oldman (born 21 March 1958), actor, was made a Knight Bachelor by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. The honour recognises services to drama. 🎖️

Dr. Samantha Morton (born 13 May 1977), actress, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. The honour recognises services to drama and to charity.🎖️

Rachel Daly (born 6 December 1991) was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. The honour recognises services to association football. 🎖️

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In the British honours system, the title of Knight Bachelor is the basic rank granted to a man who has been knighted by the monarch but not inducted as a member of one of the organised orders of chivalry.

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An Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) is a title conferred for a major local role in any activity, or a national role that has made the recipient known in their field.

It is a significant recognition within the UK's honours system for outstanding contributions to society, and it is one of several ranks within The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the largest of the UK's chivalric orders.  

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The OBE is one of several ranks within the Order.

Others include the Knight or Dame (the highest levels), Commander (CBE), Member (MBE), and the British Empire Medal (BEM) for "hands-on" community service. 

“Congratulations to actress Sophie Okonedo, who received a #CBE from Her Majesty at today's Investiture for Services to Drama.” — The Royal Family