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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!

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02-03-2009 at 2:33 PM

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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 14:37:06

thats great, really, but what Id really be thankful for is a diary update or something similar by jo!

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 14:37:13

Thats so cool! First!

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 14:38:25

Yeah so would I, swans_rule_the_afl lol Well done, Jo

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 14:38:49

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

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 14:44:52

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

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 15:04:23

Ah, thats so awesome! Congrats to Jo!

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 15:43:51

Congrats Jo! ♥ Youre amazingggg.:)

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 16:26:04

WOOOOO ! Well done Jo !

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 16:26:04

WOOOOO ! Well done Jo !

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 16:27:05

congrats Jo! whoo hoo!

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 17:57:29

wow! good for her! congratulations! what is the title for a woman thats been knighted? you know, theres sir paul mccartney, what would j.k. rowling be?

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 18:09:57

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

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 18:13:08

Congrats, Jo! Thats absolutely amazing. :))

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 18:45:03

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

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 19:16:15

Her French is GOOOOD!!!!!

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-03 23:59:19

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

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-04 00:54:14

Dont forget that Malfoy is French also: "Bad faith".

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-04 01:16:04

Woah thats awesome!

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-04 03:09:52

Amazing. Weldone Joe.!!!!!!

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-04 04:23:04

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

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-04 06:20:48

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

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-02-04 15:51:50

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: - Posted on: 2009-02-04 15:57:11

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: - Posted on: 2009-02-05 12:20:04

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

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