He was already a knight bachelor – the standard level of knighthood – after being honoured in 2019. He said last night he was 'pleased to see so many outstanding scientists and engineers recognised'. Chief medical officer Professor Whitty, 55, is also made a knight commander of the Order of the Bath. Sir Trevor, the equalities tsar Trvor Phillips, 62, was the founding chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission and was previously the head of the Commission for Racial Equality Trvor Phillips, 62, was the founding chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission and was previously the head of the Commission for Racial Equality Broadcaster and former government equalities tsar Trevor Phillips has been knighted for services to human rights. Mr Phillips, 62, was the founding chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission and was previously the head of the Commission for Racial Equality. The presenter – who has fronted Sky News' Sunday morning programme while Sophy Ridge is on maternity leave – has highlighted the lack of diversity at the highest levels of politics, business and the media. His deputy, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, 57, becomes a knight bachelor. Dr Jenny Harries, 63, chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency, will become a dame for services to health. Damehoods also go to NHS England vaccine deployment lead Dr Emily Lawson and Dr June Raine, chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Scottish chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith and his Welsh counterpart Dr Frank Atherton were also knighted for services to public health. The pandemic dominated the list, with 207 people honoured for services 'during Covid-19' and 17 specifically for 'services to the Covid-19 response'. Vaccine developers around the world were also rewarded in the overseas and international list for helping give Britain one of best jab rollouts on the planet. American Pfizer chief development officer Rod MacKenzie and German BioNTech chief business and commercial officer Sean Marett are both made Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George for services to vaccine development and distribution. Moderna chief development officer Melanie Ivarsson, who is also American, receives an OBE. In Britain, Mohammed Aziz, Boots director of healthcare services, is awarded an OBE for providing testing for Covid. Major supermarket chiefs were awarded for keeping supply chains running. Former Asda chief executive Roger Burnley, 55, and Co-Op chief executive Steven Murrells, 56, both received CBEs, while Morrisons supply chain manager Angela Johnson got an MBE. Nobel Prize-winning geneticist Sir Paul Nurse, 72, who is made a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour, said this year's honours list was a 'recognition of the importance' of science. Away from the pandemic, former Labour MP Frank Field, 79, joined Sir Paul in being appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour. Lord Field of Birkenhead, who has been a politician for 40 years, said: 'It's a terrific privilege.' Tory former ministers Robert Buckland and Caroline Dinenage are also in line for honours. Ex-justice secretary Mr Buckland, who was sacked in Boris Johnson's reshuffle in September to make way for Dominic Raab, is made a knight. Gosport MP Miss Dinenage, who was ousted as minister of state for digital and culture, is made a dame. Government sources insisted the honours were for their ministerial service, rather than a consolation for being sacked. Roger Burnley +38 Steven Murrells +38 Major supermarket chiefs were awarded for keeping supply chains running. Former Asda chief executive Roger Burnley (left), 55, and Co-Op chief executive Steven Murrells (right), 56, both received CBEs, while Morrisons supply chain manager Angela Johnson got an MBE Away from the pandemic, former Labour MP Frank Field (above), 79, joined Sir Paul in being appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour. Lord Field of Birkenhead, who has been a politician for 40 years, said: 'It's a terrific privilege' +38 Away from the pandemic, former Labour MP Frank Field (above), 79, joined Sir Paul in being appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour. Lord Field of Birkenhead, who has been a politician for 40 years, said: 'It's a terrific privilege' Robert Buckland +38 Caroline Dinenage +38 Tory former ministers Robert Buckland (left) and Caroline Dinenage (right) are also in line for honours. Ex-justice secretary Mr Buckland, who was sacked in Boris Johnson's reshuffle in September to make way for Dominic Raab, is made a knight. Gosport MP Miss Dinenage, who was ousted as minister of state for digital and culture, is made a dame Regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, the 84-year-old has become Dame Vanessa in recognition of her services to drama +38 Regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, the 84-year-old has become Dame Vanessa in recognition of her services to drama At 84, Vanessa Redgrave decides there's nothing like a damehood By ELEANOR SHARPLES for the Daily Mail She is a lifelong socialist and turned down a damehood in 1999 as she objected to any honour linked to the 'British Empire'. But Vanessa Redgrave appears to have overcome her qualms as she accepts the award in the New Year Honours List. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, the 84-year-old has become Dame Vanessa in recognition of her services to drama. Other actors honoured today include former Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley, who has also been made a dame. Dame Vanessa, who won an Oscar for her role in the 1977 film Julia, was previously honoured in 1967 when she was given a CBE. Questioned about reports that she had turned down a damehood, she said in 2002: 'My difficulty is in receiving anything that says British Empire because I am a Unicef special representative at the service of children from any country. If there were no mention of the British Empire, I would be as honoured as anybody. ' At a press conference at the Venice Film Festival in 2018, the actress claimed that she had declined the damehood in protest at the Iraq War and former prime minister Tony Blair. But the Iraq War did not start until 2003. Dame Vanessa said at the time that she would 'never say I refused an honour from the Queen'. But she added: 'But I could not and would not accept any honour from Mr Blair, when he has taken our country, and so many people, to war on the basis of a lie.' RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair is made a Sir in the... Arise, Sir Covid!: Government scientific advisers Chris... Grovelling Blair's voice cracks as he finally says sorry for... SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share Dame Joanna, 75, who was awarded an OBE in 1995, has been honoured for her services to drama, entertainment and charitable causes. She said: 'I am astonished and thrilled and touched beyond words...' The actress, known for roles in The New Avengers and as the boozy Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous, has also made a name for herself fighting for the rights of Gurkhas to settle in the UK. Meanwhile, actor Daniel Craig, 53, whose final film as 007, No Time to Die, was released this autumn, was given the rare honour of being made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) – the same award given to Bond in Ian Fleming's novels. A CMG is normally given to those who have performed extraordinary services abroad. Joanna Lumley +38 Mel B +38 Other actors honoured include former Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley (left), who has also been made a dame. Elsewhere, Melanie Brown (right), 46, of the Spice Girls, better known as Mel B, has been made an MBE for her work with domestic violence charity Women's Aid Actor Daniel Craig, 53, whose final film as 007, No Time to Die, was released this autumn, was given the rare honour of being made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) – the same award given to Bond in Ian Fleming's novels. A CMG is normally given to those who have performed extraordinary services abroad +38 Actor Daniel Craig, 53, whose final film as 007, No Time to Die, was released this autumn, was given the rare honour of being made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) – the same award given to Bond in Ian Fleming's novels. A CMG is normally given to those who have performed extraordinary services abroad The movies' producer, Barbara Broccoli, 61, was awarded a CBE for services to film, as was her half-brother, Bond producer and scriptwriter Michael Wilson, 79. There were also CBEs for film director Paul Greengrass, 66, who created the rival Jason Bourne movies, and author Anthony Horowitz, also 66, who has written three Bond novels. Other stars to be recognised include newsreader Moira Stuart, who has been given a CBE. Sir Elton John's lyricist, Bernie Taupin, 71, was also awarded a CBE in the overseas and international list for his work in music. Coronation Street's William Roache, 89, who appeared in the show's very first episode as Ken Barlow in December 1960, has been awarded an OBE for his services to drama and charity. Cherylee Houston, 47, who played wheelchair user Izzy Armstrong in the soap, has been given an MBE for her work in drama and for people with disabilities. William Roache +38 Bernie Taupin +38 Coronation Street's William Roache (left), 89, who appeared in the show's very first episode as Ken Barlow in December 1960, has been awarded an OBE for his services to drama and charity. Sir Elton John's lyricist, Bernie Taupin (right), 71, was also awarded a CBE in the overseas and international list for his work in music Former EastEnders stars June Brown, 94, who played Dot Cotton, and Nitin Ganatra, 54, who appeared as Masood Ahmed, were both given OBEs. Elsewhere, Melanie Brown, 46, of the Spice Girls, better known as Mel B, has been made an MBE for her work with domestic violence charity Women's Aid. Film director John Boorman, 88, whose movies include 1967's Point Blank, is knighted, while Alistair Spalding, 64, boss of Sadler's Wells Theatre, has also received one for his work in dance. Ashley Banjo, 33, of Britain's Got Talent-winning dance troupe Diversity, was also awarded an MBE for services to dance. Television presenter Katie Piper, 38, who survived an acid attack in 2008 and went on to found The Katie Piper Foundation, is awarded an OBE for her services to charity and victims of disfigurement injuries. Australian comedian Adam Hills, 51, who hosts Channel 4's The Last Leg, is made an MBE for services to Paralympic sport and disability awareness. And Pauline Black, 68, lead singer of two-tone band The Selecter, has been made an OBE for services to entertainment. Youngest awarded at 11... and the oldest at 102 The youngest ever recipient of a New Year Honour said he was 'chuffed to bits' and cannot wait to pick up his award. Tobias Weller, 11, who has cerebral palsy and autism, was inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore to start raising money during the pandemic. He raised over £157,000 by completing three challenges. After receiving his British Empire Medal, Tobias, of Sheffield, said: 'My mum told me about the honour on Christmas Day and I thought, 'Wow, I'm actually going to get an honour from Her Majesty the Queen'.' Meanwhile, Henry Lewis was the oldest on the list at 102. The honorary vice president of magician's society The Magic Circle received an MBE for services to fundraising and charitable causes. The youngest ever recipient of a New Year Honour said he was 'chuffed to bits' and cannot wait to pick up his award. Tobias Weller, 11, who has cerebral palsy and autism, was inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore to start raising money during the pandemic +38 The youngest ever recipient of a New Year Honour said he was 'chuffed to bits' and cannot wait to pick up his award. Tobias Weller, 11, who has cerebral palsy and autism, was inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore to start raising money during the pandemic Henry Lewis was the oldest on the list at 102. The honorary vice president of magician's society The Magic Circle received an MBE for services to fundraising and charitable causes +38 Henry Lewis was the oldest on the list at 102. The honorary vice president of magician's society The Magic Circle received an MBE for services to fundraising and charitable causes Another first for golden couple Laura and Jason By ANDY JEHRING for the Daily Mail Olympic champions Laura and Jason Kenny are the first husband and wife ever to be made knight and dame in the same honours list – while an MBE completes a fairytale year for Emma Raducanu. The Kennys now have another accolade to add to their Olympic titles after receiving the awards for services to cycling. Kenny, 33, drew level with Sir Bradley Wiggins' record of eight medals when he picked up a silver in the team sprint at Tokyo this summer. He now has six gold and two silver medals, while his wife, 29, has five gold medals and one silver. Olympic champions Laura and Jason Kenny are the first husband and wife ever to be made knight and dame in the same honours list +38 Olympic champions Laura and Jason Kenny are the first husband and wife ever to be made knight and dame in the same honours list The Kennys now have another accolade to add to their Olympic titles after receiving the awards for services to cycling +38 The Kennys now have another accolade to add to their Olympic titles after receiving the awards for services to cycling The couple, who have a four-year-old son, Albie, said they were 'humbled and also very proud', and thanked the 'whole team of people behind us'. Tennis sensation Miss Raducanu, 19, caps off a dazzling breakthrough year with an MBE to add to her BBC Sports Personality of the Year and US Open win in New York. 'It makes me immensely proud and grateful,' she said. 'This year has been full of amazing surprises for me so to end 2021 with this appointment is very special.' Diver Tom Daley, 27, picks up an OBE for services to LGBTQ+ rights, while fellow swimmer and Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Peaty, also 27, also got an OBE. Paralympian Lauren Steadman, 29, another Strictly star, is awarded an MBE while seven-time Paralympic sprint champion Hannah Cockcroft, 29, is made an OBE. They are among 78 athletes honoured following their success at Tokyo 2020. Tennis sensation Emma Raducanu, 19, caps off a dazzling breakthrough year with an MBE to add to her BBC Sports Personality of the Year and US Open win in New York +38 Tennis sensation Emma Raducanu, 19, caps off a dazzling breakthrough year with an MBE to add to her BBC Sports Personality of the Year and US Open win in New York Paralympian Lauren Steadman, 29, another Strictly star, is awarded an MBE +38 Paralympian Lauren Steadman, 29, another Strictly star, is awarded an MBE Diver Tom Daley, 27, picks up an OBE for services to LGBTQ+ rights +38 Diver Tom Daley, 27, picks up an OBE for services to LGBTQ+ rights Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis receives a CBE Consumer champion Martin Lewis has been made a CBE in the latest New Year Honours list for services to broadcasting and consumer rights +38 Consumer champion Martin Lewis has been made a CBE in the latest New Year Honours list for services to broadcasting and consumer rights Consumer champion Martin Lewis has been made a CBE in the latest New Year Honours list for services to broadcasting and consumer rights. But the finance expert said he almost missed out after Buckingham Palace sent his nomination to an old address. He said: 'I was genuinely very surprised. I knew some people had nominated me but it was way past the time when you're supposed to receive a letter. 'I then found out they had sent the letter to an old address and when I hadn't responded they got in touch, so I was properly gobsmacked.' The founder of the Money Saving Expert website added: 'The timing of this is pertinent and I'm not surprised because it's been a difficult couple of years for everyone.' It comes after a period in which he got to grips with helping households and businesses navigate the pandemic and ensuring people could claim what they were entitled to under various Government support schemes. He said: 'I had to learn quite a lot in a short time in helping to communicate to the public what help they could get and where they needed to seek it, along with communicating with the Government to point out the holes in what they were offering, and, let's be clear, there are holes.' Asked whether he thinks the latest honour, which follows an OBE in 2014, will lead him to be less critical of the Government, he said he will not let up his campaigning. 'Whilst I do not have an axe to grind with any political party, I will grind my axe over specific issues. I was grinding my axe after I got my OBE in 2014 and I hope to be grinding my axe until my hair is white.' The broadcaster added: 'Now my hope is all our lives soon return to normal, and my little girl, who was just a baby when I got presented (with) the OBE, can this time join my wife and I, when I get to receive this priceless honour.' Mr Lewis is also founder of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute charity, and presenter of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV. Camilla wins the highest approval the Queen can bestow: Duchess of Cornwall joins the elite Order of the Garter 'for services to the sovereign' after years of loyalty and discretion By REBECCA ENGLISH for the Daily Mail The Queen is personally awarding the Duchess of Cornwall the highest honour possible thanks to her 'service to the sovereign', it was announced. Camilla is to be made a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior of the Orders of Chivalry in Britain, Buckingham Palace said. The appointment will be seen as a royal seal of approval for the loyalty and discretion Camilla has shown since her marriage to the Prince of Wales in 2005. The Queen is personally awarding the Duchess of Cornwall the highest honour possible thanks to her 'service to the sovereign', it was announced +38 The Queen is personally awarding the Duchess of Cornwall the highest honour possible thanks to her 'service to the sovereign', it was announced Camilla is to be made a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior of the Orders of Chivalry in Britain, Buckingham Palace said. The appointment will be seen as a royal seal of approval for the loyalty and discretion Camilla has shown since her marriage to the Prince of Wales (above) in 2005 +38 Camilla is to be made a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior of the Orders of Chivalry in Britain, Buckingham Palace said. The appointment will be seen as a royal seal of approval for the loyalty and discretion Camilla has shown since her marriage to the Prince of Wales (above) in 2005 It will spark renewed speculation that the 95-year-old monarch may yet endorse Camilla to be Queen when she dies and Prince Charles accedes to the throne +38 It will spark renewed speculation that the 95-year-old monarch may yet endorse Camilla to be Queen when she dies and Prince Charles accedes to the throne Clarence House says the 'intention' is for the duchess to become Princess Consort, showing sensitivity to previously negative public opinion over Camilla's role in the breakdown of Charles and Diana's marriage +38 Clarence House says the 'intention' is for the duchess to become Princess Consort, showing sensitivity to previously negative public opinion over Camilla's role in the breakdown of Charles and Diana's marriage RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair is made a Sir in the... Arise, Sir Covid!: Government scientific advisers Chris... Grovelling Blair's voice cracks as he finally says sorry for... SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share It will spark renewed speculation that the 95-year-old monarch may yet endorse Camilla to be Queen when she dies and Prince Charles accedes to the throne. Clarence House says the 'intention' is for the duchess to become Princess Consort, showing sensitivity to previously negative public opinion over Camilla's role in the breakdown of Charles and Diana's marriage. But Charles has never made any secret of his desire for Camilla to become queen by his side. And it is known that the Queen has been impressed by the way in which her daughter-in-law has embraced her public role and shown quiet and respectful dedication to both her husband and the institution of the monarchy. It was also revealed that Baroness Amos is to be made a Lady Companion of the Order of the Garter – the first person from an ethnic minority to be appointed. She is a Labour politician and diplomat who has served as UN Under-Secretary-General for humanitarian affairs and British High Commissioner to Australia. It was also revealed that Baroness Amos (above) is to be made a Lady Companion of the Order of the Garter – the first person from an ethnic minority to be appointed. She is a Labour politician and diplomat who has served as UN Under-Secretary-General for humanitarian affairs and British High Commissioner to Australia +38 It was also revealed that Baroness Amos (above) is to be made a Lady Companion of the Order of the Garter – the first person from an ethnic minority to be appointed. She is a Labour politician and diplomat who has served as UN Under-Secretary-General for humanitarian affairs and British High Commissioner to Australia She was also Leader of the House of Lords and the chief executive of the Equal Opportunities Commission. The Order of the Garter was established by King Edward III in 1348 after he was inspired by the tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table. The number of Knights and Ladies Companion is limited to 24 in total at any one time. There is no limit to the number of royal members, however. Initially, the order's members were limited to the aristocracy but they are now men and women chosen from a variety of backgrounds, in recognition for their public service, their contribution to national life, or their personal service to the sovereign. The honour is personally bestowed by the monarch, with no interference from the Government. The patron saint of the order is St George and the spiritual home is St George's Chapel at Windsor. Its motto is 'Honi soit qui mal y pense', Old French for 'shame on him who thinks evil of it'. Vacancies are announced on St George's Day and only occasionally at New Year. It is thought that the Queen wanted this year's announcement to tie in with the New Year's Honours. Prince Philip was appointed a Knight of the Order of the Garter by King George VI in 1947 – and it is believed that the Queen also wanted to ensure that both her son and his wife were members before her own change of reign. A Garter Day procession is held each June before a short service in St George's Chapel, at which any new companions are installed.
The Queen has lost a second loyal aide following the death of Lady Farnham just weeks after the passing of devoted friend and former Mistress of the Robes, the Duchess of Grafton.
Lady Farnham, who had been the Queen's Lady of Bedchamber since 1987 and rode with the Queen on the way to her Diamond Jubilee service in 2012, died four days after Christmas aged 90.
It follows the death of Ann Fortune FitzRoy, the Duchess of Grafton, aged 101 last month and is another blow after the passing of husband Prince Philip in April.
Lady Farnham was married to Barry Maxwell, the 12th Baron Farnham - an Irish peer and Nova Scotia baronet who died in 2001.
A royal source told The Telegraph: 'It is very sad for the Queen. Everyone loved Lady Farnham, she was always so good humoured. She was also a very glamorous and attractive woman.
'She was always very generous to new people joining the household.
The Queen's longstanding Lady-in-Waiting Diana, Lady Farnham pictured accompanying the monarch during the State opening of Parliament in the House of Lords
Queen Elizabeth's Lady-in-Waiting Lady Farnham (pictured right) has died aged 90
Queen Elizabeth sat at the State Opening of the Houses of Parliament with husband Prince Philip and her ladies-in-waiting to the right
'It has not been a good year for the Queen - losing her husband and then the Duchess of Grafton and now Lady Farnham.
'They were dear friends who supported the Queen on official duties. Unfortunately a sad consequence of living a long life is that you have to say goodbye to a lot of people you care about.'
Lady Farnham was a close friend and supported the Queen for decades, most notably sitting alongside the monarch during Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 when Prince Philip was unable to attend.
It follows a turbulent year for the Queen in which she had to deal with the departure of grandson Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the US and the death of her husband.
Prince Philip was her 'strength and guide' throughout their 73-year marriage and her 69-year reign.
Crowds of mourners laying flowers and tributes at palaces became so large in April last year that they were told to disperse because of the pandemic following his death.
The nation was subsequently left heartbroken by photographs of the grief-stricken Queen sitting alone during her husband's funeral as she was forced to mourn away from her devastated children and grandchildren during the Covid-secure ceremony.
The Queen proudly displayed a photo of her 'beloved' Prince Philip and donned a sapphire brooch she wore on her honeymoon in 1947 and again for her diamond wedding anniversary during her Christmas Day speech last week.
Facing her first festive season without her husband of 73 years, Her Majesty, 95, presented a 'particularly personal' address to the nation - paying tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh and saying his ‘mischievous, enquiring twinkle was as bright at the end as when I first set eyes on him’.
The monarch described there being ‘one familiar laugh missing’ this Christmas as she made her most fulsome public tribute to the nation’s longest-serving consort since his death in April aged 99.
The speech also came just weeks after the passing of close friend the Duchess of Grafton.
Queen Elizabeth II, followed by her Lady-in-Waiting, the Duchess of Grafton, arrive at the House of Lords for the State Opening of Parliament
Queen Elizabeth pictured during the funeral of husband Prince Philip, who died at the age of 99
The Duchess was appointed the prestigious Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order in 1980, an award made personally by the Queen for services to the sovereign, and their close relationship was underlined when she made the monarch the godmother to her second daughter in 1954.
She was also only one of two Mistress of the Robes during the Queen's reign - formerly a role wielding responsibility for the monarch's clothes and jewellery.
She first joined the Royal Household in 1953, the year of Queen Elizabeth's Coronation, as Lady of the Bedchamber for the Queen, before becoming Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in the New Year's Honours list 1965.
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