Ralph Lauren receives honorary knighthood in London

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Ralph Lauren has collected an accolade from Prince Charles and it is a doozy, Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Services to Fashion.

The designer was presented with the insignia, bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II, in a private ceremony on Wednesday, June 19 at Buckingham Palace.

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The Prince of Wales presents designer Ralph Lauren with his honorary KBE (Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for Services to Fashion in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Image: PA/Victoria Jones via AP

A company statement said Lauren is the first American designer to be recognized with an honorary knighthood. Ralph Lauren Corp. has donated to a breast cancer research center in London and plans to financially support a second center as well.

Lauren said via email he has always been inspired by the history, traditions and culture of the United Kingdom and considers the knighthood a “very special moment” as he celebrates 50 years in fashion. HM/NVG

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