Dame Helen, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, received the honour just days after footage circulated on social media showing her being verbally abused

The King's Birthday Honours list has been revealed with several famous sporting names being acknowledged for their contributions

‘Emmerdale’ actor Lisa Riley, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, DJ Judge Jules, TV presenter Aneeka Rice and author Julia Donaldson have also been recognised in the list