Gary Barlow 'set for OBE honour'

Published Saturday, 09 June 2012
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Singer Gary Barlow has landed a top award on Queen Elizabeth II's upcoming Birthday Honours List, according to a UK report.

Gary Barlow 'set for OBE honour'

The Take That star has been heavily involved with the monarch's Diamond Jubilee celebrations this year, writing a commemorative song and organising a celebratory pop concert, which took place in London on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth II is now preparing to thank Barlow for his efforts by handing him an Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal, according to The Sun.

A source tells the publication: "The Queen was delighted with Gary Barlow's brilliant work and dedication. She made it clear he should be rewarded at the first available opportunity.

"Mr Barlow was told of Her Majesty's offer a few weeks ago. He was quite surprised, but he has accepted it."

The newspaper reports the news will be officially announced with the release of the Honours List next Saturday.

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makes me sick in ards wrote (347 days ago):
this is a joke,thousands of people from all walks of life have done more for their country than organize a pop concert for the queen and never get the recognition they deserve.
Big C in london wrote (347 days ago):
why because he did job what many has done before him.
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