Richard Osman and Bill Bailey Honored at Windsor Castle
Author Richard Osman and comedian Bill Bailey received honors from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle. Osman was made an OBE for services to literature and broadcasting, while Bailey received an MBE for services to entertainment. Celebrity chef Marcus Wareing was also awarded an MBE. Osman, creator of the Thursday Murder Club novels, discussed writing and quizzing with Princess Anne. Bailey, known for Black Books and Strictly Come Dancing, was honored under his real name Mark Robert Bailey. Olympic climber Toby Roberts also received an MBE.
Key facts
- Richard Osman received an OBE for services to literature and broadcasting.
- Bill Bailey received an MBE for services to entertainment.
- Marcus Wareing received an MBE for services to the culinary arts and broadcasting.
- Osman and Bailey were honored by Princess Anne at Windsor Castle.
- Osman is the author of the Thursday Murder Club novels and former host of Pointless and House of Games.
- Bailey won Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 and starred in Black Books.
- Osman had a conversation with Princess Anne about writing and quizzing.
- Toby Roberts, Olympic rock climbing champion, also received an MBE.
Entities
Artists
- Richard Osman
- Bill Bailey
- Marcus Wareing
- Toby Roberts
Institutions
- BBC
- Netflix
- Channel 4
- Press Association
- Savoy
Locations
- Windsor Castle
- Windsor
- United Kingdom
- Kent
- Somerset
- Southport
- London
- Paris