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Singer Kate Bush receives CBE from the Queen

Kate Bush, one of Britain's most unique and innovative singers, was made a CBE by the Queen today and dedicated the honour to her family and musical collaborators.

From precocious teenager, whose first single Wuthering Heights was a number one, to veteran musician who released her award-winning 10th studio album in 2011, her talent has stood the test of time.

Kate Bush receives her CBE from Queen Elizabeth II during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor. Credit: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire

But she joked after receiving the honour that the award would now have pride of place - at the top of her Christmas tree.

She declined to speak to the waiting press after being made a CBE by the Queen during a Windsor Castle investiture ceremony but issued a short statement.

Kate Bush shakes hands with the Queen at the investiture ceremony. Credit: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Bush, who was dressed in dark flowing robes, said: "I feel incredibly thrilled to receive this honour which I share with my family, friends and fellow musicians and everyone who has been such an important part of it all.

"Now I've got something really special to put on top of the Christmas tree."