[HPFGU-OTChatter] J.K. got an OBE?

[Shaun Hately]

On 30 Mar 2003 at 4:53, Ripleywriter at aol.com wrote:

> Hi again, 
> 
>   I'm doing research for a project on J.K. and HP, and during my research I 
> came across this bit of info from scotsman.com:
> 
> " JK Rowling has amassed a personal fortune of at least £220 million and 
> received an OBE from Prince Charles in March last year. "
> 
> Two questions from the Britishly challenged: What's an OBE? And how does £220 
> million translate to American dollars?
> 
> I'd appreciate any replies!

OBE = Order of the British Empire. It's an honour granted by the Crown on the advice of 
the British Government. Basically it confers a medal to wear, and the right to follow your 
name with the initials OBE. There are various ranks of honours - the OBE is a kind of 
middle rank one (and I suspect is only the first that JKR is likely to receive over the 
course of her life).

£220 million is roughly equal to $340 million US.



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