Judi Dench (Companion of Honour); Stephanie Cole (OBE).

Judi Dench (Companion of Honour); Stephanie Cole (OBE).

Dame Judi Dench and Stephanie Cole have both been honoured in this years Queen's birthday honours list

Dame Judi, is the only person to be made of the Companion of Honour in this honours list. Only 65 people in the country have that title at any one time. Dame Judi told the BBC: "I am honoured and thrilled to be part of such a wonderful cast."

Actress Stephanie Cole, 63, best known for her roles in TV's "Tenko" and "Waiting for God", is made an OBE for services to drama, elderly people and mental health charities. Her London stage credits include "QUARTET" at the Albery in 1999; "A PASSIONATE WOMAN" at the Comedy in 1994 and most recently "BLITHE SPIRIT" at the Savoy Theatre.