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Mike Batt at Buckingham Palace Today

• 7th Feb 2014

On Friday February 7th 2014, Mike Batt will be attending the Investiture at Buckingham Palace to receive the LVO (Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order) Mike will be accompanied by his wife, Sexy Beast actress Julianne White, and son, singer-songwriter Luke Batt.

Mike was appointed LVO in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in June 2013. In the personal gift of The Queen, the award recognises distinguished service to the Royal Household. At the time, conductor, arranger and songwriter Mike, who wrote ‘Bright Eyes’, ‘Nine Million Bicycles’ and the Wombles’ songs, said:

“I was completely shocked – in a great way – to be told of this honour. It’s particularly nice that the appointment to the Royal Victorian Order is in the direct gift of The Queen. I have obviously done something that has been recognised, but I can’t think exactly what! All I can say is wherever I have been in contact with the Royal Household or been asked to compose or perform pieces for Royal Occasions it has always been an honour in itself. To receive an “actual” proper honour is an unexpected bonus and gives me a lovely warm feeling!”