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Dame Anna Wintour, the renowned Vogue editor, made it clear to King Charles that she had no intentions of stopping work. She was at Buckingham Palace, sans her signature sunglasses, to accept an award for her contributions to fashion as she became a Companion of Honour.

Being recognized in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours, Dame Anna now stands alongside distinguished figures like Dame Judi Dench, Sir Elton John, David Hockney, and Sir Paul McCartney in this prestigious group.

Expressing her gratitude, she remarked, It makes me even more convinced that I have so much more to achieve.

In an Alexander McQueen attire, Dame Anna shared her surprise at receiving a second accolade at Buckingham Palace and mentioned feeling overwhelmed by the honor. Recalling her damehood conferred by Queen Elizabeth II in 2017 for her impact on fashion and journalism, she recounted a recent chat with King Charles, affirming her commitment to continue her work.

Known for her iconic style, the 75-year-old once described her trademark sunglasses as a "prop" that allows her to manage visibility.

Dame Anna has been at the helm of Vogue since 1988 and has been dedicated to various charitable causes, raising over $20m (£16m) for AIDS research.

Recognized as an exclusive group limited to 65 members, the Order of the Companions of Honour is bestowed upon individuals with significant and longstanding contributions to various fields.

Reflecting on her battle with bladder cancer in 2020, Dame Anna emphasized her focus on supporting others. In 2023, the Tracey Emin Foundation, founded by Dame Tracey, opened its doors in Margate, offering rent-free space to aspiring art students.

In an encouragement to aspiring students from humble backgrounds, Dame Tracey asserted, Go to university and worry about it afterwards, because otherwise, if you don't have the education, you can't change anything.

Dame Tracey’s renowned work, "My Bed," an installation that famously featured her own unmade bed surrounded by empty vodka bottles, cigarette butts, and condoms, was shortlisted for the 1999 Turner Prize and later sold at auction for £2.2m.