15 June 2012 Last updated at 19:00 ET

Honours for Branagh and Jowell

At a glance: famous faces honoured
Name	Occupation	Honour	What they said
All photos: Press Association
Kenneth Branagh	Film director and actor	Knighthood for services to drama and to the community in Northern Ireland	"I feel humble, elated, and incredibly lucky." Arise Sir Ken
Michael Boyd	Artistic director, RSC	Knighthood for services to drama
Richard Stilgoe	Songwriter, philanthropist	Knighthood for charitable services	"I am thrilled - and a bit embarrassed."
Tessa Jowell	Labour politician, Shadow Olympics minister	Dame for services to politics and charity	"I'm sure I feel like thousands of other people who are lucky enough to have had their contribution recognised by the Queen." Dame Tessa among political honours
Mary Berry	Cook, judge of Great British Bake-off	CBE for services to culinary arts
Kate Winslet	Actor	CBE for services to drama	"I am both surprised and honoured to stand alongside so many men and woman who have achieved great things for our country." Winslet's illustrous career
Susan Hill	Author of Woman in Black	CBE for services to literature	Honour meant she had "caught up" with her husband who also became a CBE five years ago.
Jenny Agutter	Actor	OBE for services to charity	"I'm obviously thrilled and touched that people I've been working with from the charities have recommended me."
Gary Barlow	Singer	OBE for services to the entertainment industry and to charity	"I'm absolutely thrilled and feel very privileged to be in the company of so many brilliant people." From club circuit to the Palace
Sarah Burton	Creative director, Alexander McQueen, and designer of Catherine Middleton's wedding dress	OBE for services to the British Fashion Industry
Armando Iannucci	Producer, comedian	OBE for services to broadcasting	"I just hope it's not an attempt by the Government to stop me because that's not going to happen."
Gareth Malone	Choirmaster	OBE for services to music	""This is a great honour and one I'm thrilled about."
Jean Marsh	Actor, writer	OBE for services to drama	"I actually didn't believe it, I thought what have I done wrong? I thought it looked like a parking ticket."
Kwame Kwei-Armah	Actor	OBE for services to drama	Said it was a tribute to the "immigrant's dream" that brought his parents to the UK from the West Indies.
Nick Skelton	Showjumper	OBE for services to equestrian sport	"I am very, very pleased and this is great for the sport of showjumping as well."
Zaha Hadid	Architect, designed Olympics Aquatic Centre	Dame for services to architecture	"I've met the Queen on several occasions... but of course this is quite a different matter and I'm sure one will be nervous." Architect to the world
Luke Donald	Golfer	MBE for services to golf	"I am touched that my accomplishments have been recognised in this way."
Shane Williams	Rugby player	MBE for services to rugby
Amanda Redman	Actress.	MBE for services to drama and charity