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Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones and Formula One racing driver David Coulthard were among those awarded British royal honors Saturday.

Winter Olympics gold medalist Amy Williams and veteran musicians John Cale and Graham Nash were also named in Queen Elizabeth II's traditional birthday honors list.

In a possible nod to the football World Cup in South Africa â€"where England were due to play their first match against the United States on Saturday â€" the goalkeeper in England's shock defeat by the US in 1950 was also honored.

Oscar-winner Zeta-Jones was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the honors released to mark the British monarch's official birthday.

The Welsh screen siren, who is married to Hollywood veteran Michael Douglas, was recognized for her services to the film industry and to charity. - Agence France Presse