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Gary Barlow to be rewarded with OBE
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The Take That star is said to have been "surprised" by the news that Britain's Queen Elizabeth wants to bestow the order of chivalry on him in recognition of his efforts for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
A senior Royal source said: "The Queen was delighted with Gary Barlow's brilliant work and dedication. She made it clear he should be rewarded at the first available opportunity.
"Mr Barlow was told of Her Majesty's offer a few weeks ago. He was quite surprised, but he has accepted it."
The 41-year-old singer had spent over a year organising a star-studded concert at Buckingham Palace as part of the jubilee celebrations - with performers including Stevie Wonder, Sir Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams and Dame Shirley Bassey - and also toured the commonwealth to record Sing, a track he co-wrote with Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber to mark the occasion.
Barlow’s OBE is expected to be officially announced next weekend with the release of the queen's birthday honours list.
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Yas @ King Gary
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