J.K. Rowling says she's proud to receive royal honour

The Associated Press</span>
Published Tuesday, December 12, 2017 8:39AM EST
Last Updated Tuesday, December 12, 2017 10:02AM EST

LONDON - Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling can add another magic moment to her list of achievements -- she has been made a royal Companion of Honour.

Rowling received the honour from Prince William on Tuesday at a Buckingham Palace ceremony.

Rowling said she was "deeply honoured and proud" to receive the title, which is limited to 65 people "of distinction."

The boy wizard's creator is being honoured for services to literature and philanthropy.

She says "to be included in the distinguished and diversely talented company of the other Companions of Honor, especially as a female writer, is a particular privilege."

Other companions of honour include scientist Stephen Hawking, artist David Hockney, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and "Downton Abbey" star Maggie Smith.

"To be included in the distinguished and diversely talented company of the other Companions of Honour, especially as a female writer, is a particular privilege."

Congratulations to @jk_rowling who today became a Companion of Honour for her services to literature & philanthropy. http://pic.twitter.com/d1W35JYTBz
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 12, 2017