Harry Potter & Da Royal Treatment!!!

Harry Potter & Royal Treatment!!!

Harry Potter's creator, J.K. Rowling, recently received one of Britain's highest honors. On March 2, 2001, Rowling was formally given the title Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE for short. This title is one of the five orders of British chivalry (receiving a knighthood is one of those orders as well). Rowling was recognized for her "services to children's literature" and received a medal from Prince Charles at a March 2nd investiture ceremony in Buckingham Palace.

The names of the people who are chosen to receive such special honors as OBEs or a knighthood are announced twice each year in England --- at the New Year and on the Queen's birthday in June. The recipients are announced as The Queen's Honours, but are also approved by England's Prime Minister. Those people who have been selected receive their actual awards at Buckingham Palace at one of 20 investiture services throughout the year, presided over by Queen Elizabeth or Prince Charles. Rowling's name was announced on the list in June 2000, but she could not receive her medal as originally planned --- in December 2000 --- because her daughter was ill. But better late than never, the Harry Potter author is now enjoying her new title.

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