77-year old Ringo, whose real name is Richard Starkey, joined the Beatles as a replacement drummer for Pete Best in 1962. English author Morpurgo is best known for children’s novels like War Horse and Little Foxes. Bussell, 48, started her professional career at Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet. A year later, at the age of 20, she became a principal dancer at the Royal Ballet based at the Royal Opera House in Convent Garden. The biannual honours list is released on the Queen’s official birthday in June and at the end of each year.

Source: The Express Tribune January 01, 2018 09:00 UTC