When Maggie Smith Received The Queen's Birthday Honours

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Maggie Smith, two-time Oscar and four-time Emmy winner, died at 89 on September 27

In 2014, in honour of her contribution to drama for over six decades, Maggie Smith was made a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour. It is one of Britain's highest honours

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The special ceremony was held at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England, with 65 members of the Elite group of honorees

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 In 1987, she received Honorary Citizenship of the U.S.A, Houston, Texas, U.4. The Companion of Honour is a special award in Britain, conferred on those who make a remarkable contribution to the arts, science, medicine, or government over a period of time
S.A and in 1980, the Honorary Citizenship of The Republic of Suriname, South America

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This honourable title was first started by George V in 1917

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She was honoured with the title of Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990 for her contribution to performing arts in the New Year Honours

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She also won five British Academy Film Awards and three Golden Globe Awards


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In 1992, Smith also became a Fellow of the British Film Institute given her outstanding contribution to film culture

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