Cold Feet actor Jimmy Nesbitt '˜thrilled' at receiving OBE
Ulster's Cold Feet and The Hobbit actor James Nesbitt said he was 'thrilled' to be awarded an OBE for his services to drama and to the community in Northern Ireland - after spending years helping families affected by the Troubles.
Watching proudly during the ceremony were Nesbitt’s daughters, Peggy, 18, and Mary, 14, as well as his 88-year-old father.
Others honoured at the ceremony included EastEnders actress Barbara Windsor.
Famed for her role as Peggy Mitchell, the 78-year-old Londoner was made a dame for her services to charity and entertainment on Tuesday.
Wearing a figure-hugging purple lace dress with button detailing, a ruffled collar and matching fascinator, the petite star said it was lovely to meet the Queen - “another small lady”.
She said she was impressed by the monarch’s “gorgeous” skin and joked to guests - “I wonder what she uses.”
The Queen, wearing a green knee-length dress, presented honours to 59 people, as 260 family members and guests watched on.
Dame Barbara was joined by her husband Scott - “also a Mitchell!”- and her former agent, Barry Burnett, at the ceremony.
The Carry On! star, who was previously awarded an MBE, is an ambassador for Age UK and backs other charities supporting the elderly, as well launching the British Legion’s Poppy Appeal in October.