Cynthia Erivo and Luke Littler were among those honoured by Prince William at Windsor Castle this week. The Wicked actress was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services to music and drama, while the teenage darts sensation received his MBE.
Erivo, who wore a black custom Givenchy outfit, said in December: 'To be given this recognition to celebrate the work that I love to do within the arts, specifically music and drama, is an honour I could never have thought would happen.'
Matt Lucas was also made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales on Tuesday. The comedian and actor is best known for his roles in Little Britain and Bridesmaids.
Meanwhile, Prince William is set to appear on Heart Breakfast on Friday for a special broadcast from the Isles of Scilly. The announcement was made on Heart's Instagram.
In other royal news, Charles Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, married his girlfriend Cat Jarman in a private ceremony in Arizona on Friday. The Earl, 61, tied the knot with the Norwegian archaeologist, who wore a white linen dress and carried a bouquet of white roses.
King Charles and Queen Camilla made an unannounced visit to Belfast, arriving in the rain to attend the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann at Thompson Dock.
