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    The Lord of the Rings actor was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 for services to the performing arts, and in 2008 was made a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour for services to drama and to equality.
    McKellen was knighted for services to the performing arts in 1991 and Queen Elizabeth II appointed him Companion of Honour for his services to drama and equality in 2008. He said about the Queen: “I’m sure she was quite mad at the end. And on the few occasions I met her, she was quite rude.”
     
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