There appear to be no classical musicians in King Charles III’s first New Year’s Honours List. Brian May, Queen guitarist, is awarded a Knighthood.

Dec 31, 2022 | News | 6 comments

New Year’s Honours 2022 – Classical Music

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Monica McCabe on December 31, 2022 at 11:48 am

Of course, the list would have been chosen before Charles acceded to the throne. However, the fact that apparently NO classical musician has been honoured says a lot, doesn’t it? However, King Charles (cellist of sorts) might possibly influence further lists – not that I suspect he has any real say in the matter.
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Andrew Keener on December 31, 2022 at 2:59 pm

We can only hope, Monica. While not for a moment begrudging the gifted and articulate Sir Brian his knighthood, the absence of any nod towards achievements in the classical field is dismal, dismal, dismal.
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canderson on December 31, 2022 at 6:49 pm

Christine Rice has an MBE.

http://www.colinscolumn.com/english-national-opera-martyn-brabbins-conducts-a-semi-staged-performance-of-benjamin-brittens-gloriana-with-christine-rice-robert-murray-directed-by-ruth-knight/
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Monica McCabe on December 31, 2022 at 9:41 pm

If I am correct, Linda Merrick (RNCM) also has a CBE.
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- canderson on January 1, 2023 at 1:34 am
  
  Correct.
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- Edward Clark on January 1, 2023 at 5:59 am
  
  Slim pickings.
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