Video and pictures of JKR knighted by France
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 | 24 Comments
Visitor Comments
Posted by swans_rule_the_afl Feb 3rd 2009

that's great, really, but what I'd really be thankful for is a diary update or something similar by jo!


Posted by Invisacloak422 Feb 3rd 2009

Thats so cool! First!


Posted by TheElfThatLied Feb 3rd 2009

Yeah so would I, swans_rule_the_afl lol Well done, Jo


Posted by tiassa Feb 3rd 2009

she looks as lovely as ever, congrts again, Jo!


Posted by Ganger345 Feb 3rd 2009

Wow thats so cool! I think she really deserved this!


Posted by PeaceHappinessArt Feb 3rd 2009

Ah, that's so awesome! Congrats to Jo!


Posted by luna_loveevil Feb 3rd 2009

Congrats Jo! ♥ You're amazingggg.:)


Posted by Twin_of_Ron Feb 3rd 2009

WOOOOO ! Well done Jo !


Posted by Twin_of_Ron Feb 3rd 2009

WOOOOO ! Well done Jo !


Posted by tonks654 Feb 3rd 2009

congrats Jo! whoo hoo!


Posted by i_am_hermione Feb 3rd 2009

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?


Posted by SunshineDasies Feb 3rd 2009

she's dame joanne rowling. im not sure what title applies to the legion of honor though.


Posted by Bevin Feb 3rd 2009

Congrats, Jo! That's absolutely amazing. :))


Posted by krazykobra29 Feb 3rd 2009

that is SO AWESOME!!! congrats jo!!!!


Posted by ILoveAlanRickman Feb 3rd 2009

Her French is GOOOOD!!!!!


Posted by mmesnape Feb 3rd 2009

That was a lovely ceremony and her french is quite good. Her pride shone through her speech. An accolade well deserved. Bravo!


Posted by Overhill Feb 4th 2009

Don't forget that Malfoy is French also: "Bad faith".


Posted by LilyLuna Feb 4th 2009

Woah thats awesome!


Posted by wiltabone Feb 4th 2009

Amazing. Weldone Joe.!!!!!!


Posted by Raven_Meadowes Feb 4th 2009

Congrats Jo! ^_^ Her French is great. :D I enjoyed the speech.


Posted by SlytherinBabe Feb 4th 2009

Knight J.K.Rowling.....wow! :DD


Posted by snacksize Feb 4th 2009

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.


Posted by Daphne_aka_Hermione Feb 4th 2009

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


Posted by MysTerY_AngEl Feb 5th 2009

omg!! dats really cool.........CONGRATS TO JO!!! no doubt, she definitely deserves it!! =D




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