Bob Iger Is Now Officially a Knight of the Order of the British Empire
Disney CEO Bob Iger is now officially a knight.
William, Prince of Wales, officially gave Iger the post-nominal title of Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) in Windsor, England, today, recognizing his “services to the UK/US relations.”
The Honor Was Bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II Before Her Death
The title was actually bestowed by the late Queen Elizabeth II in September of 2022, though it took some time for the official ceremony to take place. In the queen’s stead, Prince William led the knighting ceremony. He also conferred the honor upon John Williams.
“It is one of the great honors of my life to have the honorary Knight of the British Empire conferred on me by Queen Elizabeth II before she passed. I have great affection for the people of the UK & have always appreciated and been inspired by their extraordinary contributions,” Iger wrote on Twitter on September 24, 2022.
It is one of the great honors of my life to have the honorary Knight of the British Empire conferred on me by Queen Elizabeth II before she passed. I have great affection for the people of the UK & have always appreciated and been inspired by their extraordinary contributions.
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) September 24, 2022
Iger’s wife, Willow Bay, was in attendance at today’s Windsor Castle ceremony. Following the festivities, she called the honor a “proud family moment” in an Instagram post.
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“Today at Windsor Castle, Bob received an honorary Knight of the Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) presented by William, Prince of Wales. Truly an incredible experience and a proud family moment,” she wrote.
A Personal Honor For Iger
According to People, Iger joins a list of notable Americans who have been bestowed honorary knighthood, including Bob Hope, Steven Spielberg, Ralph Lauren, Angelina Jolie, and Bill and Melinda Gates.
Unlike British knights, foreign knights are not granted the title of “Sir.” Still, it is a remarkable honor for Disney’s once and future CEO.
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