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Stars honoured in Queen's Birthday Honours list revealed

Rod Stewart, Dame Vera Lynn, Tim Peake and Ant and Dec have been named among the stars recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Veteran singer Stewart was given a knighthood and promised to "wear it well" and Ant and Dec said they were "thrilled, honoured and humbled to receive OBEs".

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Alan Shearer 'honoured' to be awarded CBE

Former football says he feels 'honoured' to be chosen. Credit: David Davies/PA

Football pundit Alan Shearer has told fans that he feels "honoured and humbled" after being chosen to receive a CBE.

The former England player shared his excitement at being named on the Queen's Birthday Honours list by posting a message on Twitter in which he pledged to keep "giving back" to his local community in future,

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