Leading the List: Michael Eavis and Jilly Cooper among Honorees in 2024 New Year Honours

The 2024 New Year Honours list has recognized various notable individuals for their achievements. Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis and bestselling writer Jilly Cooper have both received prestigious honors. Actress Emilia Clarke, England goalkeeper Mary Earps, and Captain Millie Bright of the women's national football team have been named MBEs and OBEs. Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, ex-rugby league players who have raised awareness of motor neurone disease, have received CBEs. Tim Martin, the founder of JD Wetherspoon pub chain, has been knighted. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has been made a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (RVO). Many other well-known figures in entertainment, the arts, literature, and politics have also been recognized on the honors list. Overall, the list celebrates the exceptional achievements of hundreds of individuals across the UK.