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Hamilton "honoured" by the Queen
2008 was a good year for Lewis Hamitlon. In taking the Formula One drivers' title, he became the youngest champion in F1 history, and the first British champion in twelve years. To cap off his victorious season and start the new one on the right foot, after commissioning Bentley to convert her limos to run on bio-fuel, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has named Hamilton a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.Sounds pretty impressive, doesn't it? Well for starters, Lewis can add the letters MBE to his name, but unlike his predecessor Jackie Stewart, it does not entitle Hamilton to knighthood. The MBE is the lowest rank in the British order of chivalry, and was awarded to Hamilton together with nearly 1,000 other recipients on the Queen's annual new year's list. Still, not bad when combined with his own set of stamps. Oh yeah, and the F1 trophy.
[Source: McLaren, Photo by DAVE CAULKIN/AFP/Getty]
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happy_penguin 7:12PM (1/04/2009)
I ain't diggin' the colour of that hat.
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exkart 7:23PM (1/04/2009)
I like it, but no the jacket.
Richard 8:02PM (1/04/2009)
Ah!
Clearly HMTQ knows whom to root for!
Great chapeau, your Majesty!
the vegas style guy 2:07AM (1/05/2009)
Wow Happy,
i never saw that one coming!
LOL.
kdfwagen 7:45PM (1/04/2009)
i ain't diggin' the tone of this post.
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firstplace 8:55PM (1/04/2009)
The red hat society has taken over! run for your life! They have canes...
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Steven 10:05PM (1/04/2009)
I know that there's a lot more to come from Hamilton in years to come (ie: several more Championships), but receiving the "lowest rank" of honour must have - secretly, and privately - been something of a disappointment. Oh well... there's plenty more time before Sir Jackie can be joined by one 'Sir Lewis'.
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AC0 4:30PM (1/05/2009)
Well in my opinion anything more right now would be devaluing an OBE. He's excelled in one discipline of motorsport for one year; Jackie and others like him (Moss) have been contributing to motorsport for years, pushing for the safety advancements that allow Hamilton and co to continue racing with peace of mind. Not to mention, Lewis can't even be bothered to join the GPDA that represents the safety of all the drivers. But as Hamilton grows and contributes more to his sport and society in general i'm sure he will be worthy of higher honours in time.
CeeP 12:14PM (1/05/2009)
"...Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has named Hamilton a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire."
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CeeP 12:15PM (1/05/2009)
Err...stupid html understanding comments system :P
Meant to read:
"...Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has named Hamilton a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire."
Insert Wyld Stallyns air guitar here
Dave 11:45PM (1/05/2009)
By the use of unnecessary quotes, are you implying that Hamiltion wasn't honoured?
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