Royal moment for former Island resident Catherine Zeta-Jones
Updated: Feb 25, 2011 08:44 AM
Actress Catherine Zeta Jones displays the insignia after she was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by Britain's Prince Charles at an investiture at Buckingham Palace in London. The 41-year-old Welsh actress who became an Oscar-winning star received the honour for services to the film industry and to charity. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
Former Bermuda resident and Oscar-wining actress Catherine Zeta-Jones received a royal honour from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace.The Welsh actress became a Commander of the Order of the British Empire [CBE] at yesterday’s ceremony. She was accompanied by husband Michael Douglas and their two children Carys and Dylan.Ms Zeta-Jones, 41, said she was “very emotional and rather nervous” to receive the honour, which was given for her services to the film industry and her charity efforts.She said “it was worth [it to have Michael in good health to be able to enjoy it with me”.Mr Douglas has been fighting throat cancer.Ms Zeta-Jones said Prince Charles expressed his sympathy and was “happy to hear” that Mr Douglas was recovering.
Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta Jones, right, and her husband Michael Douglas, with their children Dylan and Carys, arrive at Buckingham Palace in London where Catherine Zeta Jones was invested with the royal award as a CBE by the Prince of Wales. (AP Photo / Lewis Whyld)
Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta Jones, right, is invested as a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in London. (AP Photo / Lewis Whyld, PA)
Actress Catherine Zeta Jones displays the insignia after she was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by Britain's Prince Charles at an investiture at Buckingham Palace in London. The 41-year-old Welsh actress who became an Oscar-winning star received the honour for services to the film industry and to charity. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
