Gareth Bale, Bonnie Tyler get MBEs


Gareth Bale, Bonnie Tyler get MBEs

 

Gareth Bale and Bonnie Tyler have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours along with a host of other people from Wales.

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The MBE for Cardiff-born Bale is in a week when he won his fifth Champions League, and hopes to lead Wales to the World Cup in Sunday's play-off final.

Tyler also receives an MBE for services to music spanning five decades.

BBC Cymru Wales weather presenter Derek Brockway - widely known as Derek the Weather - receives a BEM.

Health workers have also been honoured for their work during the Covid pandemic.

Tyler, 70, from Swansea, said being made an MBE showed "anyone from any background can become a success".

"I'm just a girl from a small town in Wales who just loves to sing, so to be recognised for that in this way is very significant to me and my family and friends," she said.

Bale, 32 said: "I recognise the privilege of being able to do what I love, and for all the incredible moments, experiences, achievements and memories football has given me, I hope I've been able to give just as much back.

"Football is my whole life and I am deeply humbled to be recognised by the Queen."

Derek Brockway, from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, who receives the accolade for services to broadcasting and charity, was at home when he received a letter from the Cabinet Office and found it a "bit of a surprise".

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