Shirley Bassey, the legendary singer, has received King Charles III’s highest honor.

(VOR News) – The Shirley Bassey investiture ceremony that took place today at Windsor Castle was presided over by King Charles III while it was taking place. As a way of paying tribute to the queen, the ceremony was held.

During the course of the program, Dame Shirley Bassey was presented with a number of various honors and awards.

When she was upgraded to the position of dame in the 1999 honors list, she was given the title of Companion of Honor in the New Year’s Honours list for her services to the music industry.

Shirley Bassey was awarded this honor for her contributions to music.

This distinction was bestowed upon the Welsh singer, who is now 87 years old, in recognition of the fact that she has made significant contributions to the music industry.

The exclusive title is bestowed to services that are regarded to be of “conspicuous national importance,” and it is distinctive in the sense that it is only accessible to a total of sixty-five individuals out of the entire population.

Bassey, who is best known for recording the James Bond songs “Goldfinger,” “Diamonds Are Forever,” and “Moonraker,” made the observation that getting the praise from King Charles III made her feel more apprehensive than giving a performance for him. During her statement, she conveyed this expression of sentiment.

At this point in time, I believe that the experience of receiving the medal from him is more nerve-wracking than the experience of performing in front of him would be. As opposed to singing, which I have been doing ever since I was a child, this is something that is completely fresh and distinguishes itself from other things. I have been singing ever since I was a youngster.

One of the reasons I grabbed his hands in the first place was because I was unable to properly curtsy first. Despite this, I did not curtsy because I was not following the proper protocol for curtsying. In her words, she described it as “instinctive.”

The King had complemented Shirley Bassey on her clothing.

Which comprised of a magnificent dress made by Isabell Kristensen and having black and white stripes. Shirley Bassey had received this statement from the King. Shirley Bassey was the one who was responsible for conveying this piece of information to the King.

“When I asked him how he was doing, he told me that he was doing well and complimented me on how beautiful I looked,” she added in greater detail. During the time that he was wishing me the best of luck, I grabbed him, which is something that I am fully aware is something that I should not have done under those circumstances.

Regarding the other hand, I took both of his hands in mine and whispered, “I hope that everything works out for you.”

During the time when Shirley Bassey was informed of her honor in the past, she expressed that “Receiving the Order of the Companions of Honor is just one of the most wonderful feelings that it is possible to experience.”

Throughout the entirety of my existence, music has been the unwavering companion that I have consistently relied on. I used to think about traveling to other places all over the world when I was a young girl growing up in Tiger Bay.

I would often imagine myself going to different places. I never in my life gave any consideration to the possibility that one day my voice may lead me to the location where I am currently situated. I never even considered the possibility.

The singer made the following Shirley Bassey statement, which is worth mentioning as an additional point of interest: “Every step of my career has been about taking that chance, believing in myself, and making that leap.”

Singing is something that I am very passionate about, and I also enjoy performing quite a bit. Over the course of more than seven decades, I have had the privilege of entertaining audiences, which has been an experience that I will never forget.

“I am truly humbled, and my heart is full of emotion,” she added as she arrived at a conclusion. “I am thankful beyond measure.” “I am thankful beyond measure.”

SOURCE | YN

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