The singer has received numerous international accolades, including the Spanish Prince of Asturias Award for Arts, Commander of the French Legion d'Honneur, the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom, and Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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Chirac paid tribute to the veterans and presented France's highest award, the Legion D'Honneur, to representatives of the fighting men of 14 allied nations.

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In March, he was made an honorary member of the Royal Naval Association and also received an upgraded Legion d'Honneur in London, six years after receiving his first one.

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