She may be Aussie born and bred, but Kylie Minogue has been named an Officer of the British Empire.
“I feel deeply touched to be acknowledged by the UK, my adopted home, in this way,” Kylie told Britain’s Sky News.
“I am almost as surprised as I am honoured to be awarded an OBE by Her Majesty The Queen.”
The Queen’s New Years Honours recognise an individual’s contributions to Britain.
Kylie received the title for her service to the entertainment community.
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