Annie Lennox to receive New Year Honour

Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox has has been granted an OBE in Britain's Queen Elizabeth's New Year Honours List for 2011.

Annie Lennox has been granted an OBE in Britain's Queen Elizabeth's New Year Honours List for 2011.

The 56-year-old Eurythmics singer was recognised in the annual list with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her charity work fighting Aids and poverty in Africa.

She said: "I'm honoured to receive an OBE because as somewhat of a renegade it either means I've done something terribly right - or they've done something terribly wrong".

Meanwhile, celebrated author Lady Antonia Fraser - the widow of Harold Pinter - is to receive a damehood after winning the award for services to literature.

However, she admitted she may need to brush on her etiquette by taking a few tips from 'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellows.

She joked: "I think I will consult Julian Fellows."

Elsewhere, the campaign to secure a knighthood for 'Strictly Come Dancing' host Bruce Forsyth was overlooked this year, with many fans left disappointed.

Queen Elizabeth's honours system is a way of recognising individuals' bravery, service or achievement to the United Kingdom.