Broccoli, Wilson receive British medals

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson today received Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) medals at Buckingham Palace.

According to a U.K. website, the medal is for “a conspicuous leading role in regional affairs through achievement or service to the community, or a highly distinguished, innovative contribution in his or her area of activity.”

The Eon producers received the Order of the British Empire in 2008, according to the Daily Mail. They have been in charge of the James Bond film franchise starting with 1995’s GoldenEye.

Here was the announcement from Eon’s James Bond feed on Twitter.