Sir Elton John to be awarded top honour at Windsor Castle ahead of new Christmas debut

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Prince of Wales at a ceremony held at Windsor Castle.This particular honour was established in 1917 by George V, in order to recognise a service of national importance.It is sometimes regarded as the junior honour to the Order of Merit and is made up of the sovereign and no more than 65 other members who are allowed to use the letters CH after their names.Sir Elton has sold more than 300 million records worldwide during a pop career that has spun more than five decades.He has become one of the most recognised names in the industry, but his charity work has also boosted his already distinguished reputation.His charity, The Elton John Aids Foundation, works closely with those suffering from HIV/Aids.Their mission is to be a powerful force to.