Irish actor Pierce Brosnan has been given an honorary OBE.
The Navan-born actor, who currently holds the role of British agent James Bond, was presented with the award by Britain's ambassador to Ireland, Stewart Eldon, at a special ceremony at the British envoy's residence in Dublin.
Mr Brosnan, 50, said he was flattered and humbled by the honour.
An Honorary Order of the British Empire is awarded on merit by Queen Elizabeth on the advice of the Foreign Office to a non-British citizen who has made an important contribution to British interests.
Apart from acting, Mr Brosnan is also campaign chairman for the Entertainment Industry Foundation and has been a leading figure in environmental protection efforts over the past decade.
Two years ago, he was appointed a special patron for Unicef Ireland.
