In the King's first Birthday Honours, the proprietor of a music studio made famous by Queen was honored.
One of the most well-known songs produced at the 60-year-old Rockfield Studios, which is owned by Queen and is located in Monmouthshire, is Bohemian Rhapsody. A Kingsley Ward.
Mr. Ward, 83, will receive an MBE for his contributions to music.
triathlete who was once world champion. nothing Stanford. also a politician. It's Jane Hutt. are additionally being honored as being from Wales.
Mr. Ward chuckled, "I can't believe we've finally won something.".
The Monmouth studio was used to record Coldplay's favorite song Yellow as well as Oasis' number one album Morning Glory, which featured the hits Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger.
After recording with Black Sabbath there, Ozzy Osbourne once referred to Rockfield as the "birthplace of heavy metal.".
For their contributions to the bands' recordings at his studio, Mr. Ward thanked them all.
We're really just a vehicle, but Rockfield has produced so many massive songs and hit records, according to Mr. Ward.
"I'm surprised I'm getting a personal award for something other groups did, but people say without Rockfield these bands might not have recorded all of these great records," the singer said. ".
In 1963, Mr. Ward and his brother Charles established Rockfield by converting their farmhouse into a recording studio; however, Charles passed away in 2017.
This honor is also Charles' tribute, he continued. "We accomplished this together, had a great time, and made a lot of people happy. ".
Athlete is one of the other Welsh individuals who has been given a royal honor. nothing Stanford. who was in charge of Team Wales during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
She will be awarded the MBE for her contributions to triathlon in Wales.
I'm speechless, she exclaimed.
She continued, "I struggled both during my career and when I was competing, thinking I was being very selfish.". "Winning this award indicates that I may have accomplished something beyond my own capabilities. ".
Dr. Medwin Hughes. will be awarded a CBE for services to education and the Welsh language on behalf of, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales Trinity St David.
The honor, he said, "reflects the tremendous support I have received from my family, my closest friends, staff, and strategic partners over the course of my 25 years as Vice-Chancellor.".
Also receiving an MBE is. J. B. who relocated to Tywyn, Gwynedd, sixty years ago to begin a new position as a civil engineer for the Talyllyn Railway.
He continues to volunteer for the Eryri, or Snowdonia, steam railway at the age of 93.
He claimed, "I haven't done anything special or deserving; I have simply continued with my work.".
Social Justice Minister from the Welsh political scene. It's Jane Hutt. , who has served as the Vale of Glamorgan's representative in Cardiff Bay since 1999, will be awarded a CBE.
She said, "I am appreciative to those who have nominated and supported me over the years.
Virgil Bailey. , the head of the Conservative group on the Vale of Glamorgan council, will receive an OBE in recognition of his volunteer, political, and charitable work.
A volunteer from Welsh Ambulance Service (WAS) and its director will also be honored.
Chief executive WAS. The person is Jason Killen. The King's Ambulance Service Medal will be given to 48-year-old for outstanding service.
James Cross. , an unpaid WAS car service driver, will receive a British Empire Medal.
The Pontypool resident, 53, drives patients to hospital appointments twice a week.
When the letter arrived on his doormat, he exclaimed, "I couldn't believe it.". "I thought, "Oh no, I'm in trouble," when I saw "On His Majesty's Service.". ".
Blake, Ceinwen. , a Newport resident who worked her way up from the post room to become the deputy director for corporate IT, will be awarded an OBE for her 43 years of dedication to the Office for National Statistics.
As of now. Liz Nicholl, CBE. , a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, will be awarded for her contributions to sport as the former head of UK Sport.
And . Chris Jones is a professor. due to his work as the Welsh government's deputy chief medical officer, from Brecon, Powys, will be awarded a CBE for services to healthcare.
Others who are receiving OBEs from Wales are:.
- Bullock, Gareth. for contributions to the Welsh financial sector.
- A Pippa Britton. for their contributions to sport, Vice-Chair Sport Wales, Vice-Chair UK Anti-Doping.
- Claridge, Michael. , a team leader for defense equipment at the Ministry of Defence, for services to defense.
- Johan Cox. for services to community organizing and refugee resettlement, from Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, the deputy director of Citizens UK.
- The person is Janet Davies. services for healthcare in Wales are coming from Caldicot in Monmouthshire.
- Craig Neil. the managing director of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, for services to NHS Wales, from Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
- David Griffith. from Maesteg, Bridgend County, for assistance with Welsh association football.
- James Jenkins. for services to the Commonwealth Games and to sport in Wales, from Crickhowell, Powys, Commonwealth Games Wales CEO.
- Angj Kumar. a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist from Cardiff for services to Wales' women's welfare and health.
Others who are receiving MBEs from Wales are:.
- Burnell, Malcolm. services for the creative industries are coming from Porthcawl in Bridgend county.
- Professor Philip Dickins. for services in the field of additive manufacturing, from Pwllheli, Gwynedd.
- Done Delyth. for services to blacksmithing and traditional crafts, the head of the School of Materials and Design at Hereford College of Arts, from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.
- The Thomas Hall. a welfare support officer with BLESMA from Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, for services to veterans in Wales.
- It's Andrea Harford. a work coach team leader with the Department for Work and Pensions for services to people with autism in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
- It's Valerie Hawkins. for services to the Welsh economy and the promotion of tourism, from Newtown, Powys, the CEO of Mid Wales Tourism.
- By David Heyburn. for services to the NHS, from Bridgend, director of operations for Public Health Wales' divisions of microbiology and health protection.
- The person is Alan Jones. Chairman of the Village Bakery, from Wrexham, for services to the Welsh economy and the food sector.
- Mr. Gareth Jones. from Carmarthen to provide services for Wales' sport and exercise medicine.
- Judith Lalley. for contributions to the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, received from Monmouth, director of risk, resilience, and community safety for the Welsh Government.
- Professor Helen Langton. for services to education, the vice chancellor of the University of Suffolk received an award from Chepstow, Monmouthshire.
- A Paul Leach. for services to youngsters in north-west Wales who have special educational needs and disabilities, from Colwyn Bay, Denbighshire, a pediatric and special care dentist.
- Robert Merchant. White Castle Vineyard's owner, Monmouthshire, received payment for viticulture-related services.
- The Elizabeth Rix. chief nurse at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, who is from Swansea, for services to nursing leadership.
- Alexis Ryland. Head of healthcare for HM Prisons Usk and Prescoed, from Cardiff, for services to Monmouthshire prison healthcare.
- Selby, Richard. Managing director of Pro Steel Engineering and National Chair of the Institute of Directors, both from Pontypool in Torfaen, were honored for their contributions to Wales' economy and charitable work.
- The person is Sarah Sharpe. for political and public service, a support staff member for the National Assembly for Wales from Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan.
- Will Upham. for assistance with mental health in Newport from Merthyr Tydfil, the managing director of Growing Space.
Hearing about the work of so many Welsh people, according to David TC Davies, Secretary of State for Wales, was "inspiring.".
Welsh recipients from a variety of professions have been honored, he said, whether it be for their dedication to their neighborhood or their contributions to sport, education, culture, or health. "I'm delighted that their efforts have been acknowledged.
