Imelda Staunton becomes a Dame! The Crown actress gets the royal approval as she joins X Factor's Rebecca Ferguson and Simon Le Bon at the Investitures at Windsor Castle

Imelda Staunton was supported by her husband Jim Carter and daughter Bessie as she was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire at an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. Imelda Staunton was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire at an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday She joined a number of stars, including Simon Le Bon and X Factor contestant Rebecca Ferguson in receiving a royal honour from Prince William Imelda was supported by her husband Jim Carter and daughter Bessie The actress, 68, who portrayed the late Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix 's hit drama The Crown, received her title for her services to drama and charity Upon receiving her damehood in the King's Birthday Honours in June, Dame Imelda said: 'I feel genuinely humbled to be recognised on the same level as the amazing actresses, all the great Dames, who have led the way for so many of us. Upon receiving her damehood in the King's Birthday Honours in June, Dame Imelda said: 'I feel genuinely humbled to be recognised on the same level as the amazing actresses' Duran Duran frontman Simon, 66, was made an MBE for his services to music and charity. Rebecca was made an MBE for her services to the music industry having turned towards activism in recent years M People's Heather Small was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. The honour recognised her voluntary and charitable services The singer, who finished runner-up on The X Factor in 2010 behind winner Matt Cardle and ahead of One Direction, shook hands with Prince William The pair chatted Heather shook Prince William's hand as she was awarded the honour The two shared a laugh Heather proudly showed off her honour outside Windsor Castle Original Boney-M lead singer Liz Mitchell was awarded an MBE Ex-footballer Graeme Souness, e, both a player and manager at Rangers and Liverpool, was made a CBE for his services to football and charity Graeme, both a player and manager at Rangers and Liverpool, was made a CBE for his services to football and charity.