Sir David was first knighted by the Queen in 1985 but is set to receive an even higher accolade on Wednesday at an investiture ceremony where a number of other famous faces are also set to be honoured.
Image:Gary Lightbody, the lead singer of rock band Snow Patrol, is also due collect his OBE for services to music and to charity in Northern Ireland.
Spy chief Sir Jeremy Fleming, director of GCHQ, is expected to receive his knighthood after he was made Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George for services to foreign, Commonwealth and diplomatic services. Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, is expected to be knighted for services to public health, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic while actor Toby Jones is due to collect his OBE for services to drama.
Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists are also set to be honoured, including curling captain Eve Muirhead, swimmer Hannah Russell, boccia player David Smith and cyclist Jaco van Gass.
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