Conductor Sir Mark Elder (m.1966) has been made a Companion of Honour in the Queen’s birthday list. Only 65 people, including the sovereign herself, can hold the distinction at any one time. To become a Companion of Honour, an individual has to have made a major contribution to the arts, science, medicine, or government over a long period of time. More information here.

Dr Andy Harter (m.1983), founder and chief executive of Cambridge technology firm RealVNC, has been awarded a CBE for services to engineering. More information here.