Well, I believe Paul got his Knighthood while George was still alive which I thought was rather mean. So I can understand if there is/was some bitterness. (The Beatles got MBE's years ago but John later returned his in protest at the Vietnam war).
Sure, people do lobby for them and Blair's government was notorious for trying to promote 'trendy' nominees to make itself look as if it had its 'finger on the pulse'. So, recently quite a few minor showbiz figures have received titles and lesser honours.
But a lot of non famous people get them for services to various industries and ofcourse charities.
I just think that if someone like Olivia Newton Jon can be an OBE then someone like Christine should be recognized for her considerably more substantial services to music and, as i say for being a trail blazer for female musicians.
I rather like the idea of a Dame Christine!
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