Actress Carey Mulligan receives CBE for services to drama

British actress Carey Mulligan has been appointed a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) by King Charles at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. Recognised for her contributions to drama, Mulligan, known for films such as An Education, The Great Gatsby, and Drive, expressed her gratitude, describing the honour as ‘extraordinary.’ The ceremony also celebrated other notable figures, including Hilary McGrady, director-general of the National Trust; Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, former Chief of the Defence Staff; campaigner and survivor Valerie Lolomari; and former Welsh rugby player Jonathan Davies. Mulligan, 40, is currently filming Greta Gerwig’s Netflix adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, titled Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, alongside Emma Mackey, Daniel Craig, and Meryl Streep, which she described as a ‘dream job.’ She also commented on the challenge of finding the next James Bond following Daniel Craig, emphasising that the role requires an ‘incredible actor.’ Mulligan has recently appeared in the BAFTA-nominated film The Ballad of Wallis Island and has received Oscar nominations for her performances in Maestro and Promising Young Woman, in addition to winning a BAFTA in 2010 for An Education. Beyond film, she has also participated in television series and stage plays throughout her career.