Video and pictures of JKR knighted by France
Today in Paris, JK Rowling was inducted into France's prestigious "Legion d'honneur" (Legion of Honor), in which the honorary title of "Knight" was bestowed upon her. The event took place in the Elysee presidential palace and France's president Nicolas Sarkozy was there to welcome the author into the Legion.JK Rowling accepted the award and spoke to those present in French, according to Europe1 (translation below):
Full transcript (translation) of Jo's speech in French can be seen at the "read more" link below, thanks to our translator Clementine.
For pictures of Jo at the event click here, and a video of her appearance can be seen here. (Translation of what she said coming soon).
Congratulations again, Jo!
Posted by Ciaran on Feb 3rd |
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that's great, really, but what I'd really be thankful for is a diary update or something similar by jo!
Thats so cool! First!
Yeah so would I, swans_rule_the_afl lol Well done, Jo
she looks as lovely as ever, congrts again, Jo!
Wow thats so cool! I think she really deserved this!
Ah, that's so awesome! Congrats to Jo!
Congrats Jo! ♥ You're amazingggg.:)
WOOOOO ! Well done Jo !
WOOOOO ! Well done Jo !
congrats Jo! whoo hoo!
wow! good for her! congratulations! what is the title for a woman that's been knighted? you know, there's 'sir' paul mccartney, what would j.k. rowling be?
she's dame joanne rowling. im not sure what title applies to the legion of honor though.
Congrats, Jo! That's absolutely amazing. :))
that is SO AWESOME!!! congrats jo!!!!
Her French is GOOOOD!!!!!
That was a lovely ceremony and her french is quite good. Her pride shone through her speech. An accolade well deserved. Bravo!
Don't forget that Malfoy is French also: "Bad faith".
Woah thats awesome!
Amazing. Weldone Joe.!!!!!!
Congrats Jo! ^_^ Her French is great. :D I enjoyed the speech.
Knight J.K.Rowling.....wow! :DD
I love how her french accent was pretty much spot on, even though she was modest about it, but when she said Harry Potter, she sounded so very British.
This is so great, I am so glad for her! I am French and I know it is a true honor to be given the L
omg!! dats really cool.........CONGRATS TO JO!!! no doubt, she definitely deserves it!! =D
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