Tom Hardy, Keira Knightley to get Queen's b'day honours

ANI  |  New Delhi [India] 

British actors Thompson, and are among those who will receive honours in the name of

The list, which includes names of prominent personalities, was released by

"The Queen's Birthday Honours List recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom," read the release.

The awards will reportedly be given out by the British monarch or a senior royal acting in her place during investitures at

While is being handed an OBE for her services to drama and charity, Thompson will become Dame Emma, a high honour that is the female equivalent of becoming a knight. Hardy is being awarded a CBE for services to drama.

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First Published: Sat, June 09 2018. 14:00 IST