Arise Sir James
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James Galway: pictures from the life of the first international flute superstar
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11. Arise Sir James
Galway received an OBE in 1977, and was knighted in 2001, the first wind player ever to receive that honour. Here he is seen playing a tune to Palace Yeomen after receiving his knighthood from HM The Queen. Photo: PA