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Ralph Lauren receives honorary knighthood

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Ralph Lauren has collected an accolade from Prince Charles and it's a doozy: Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Services to Fashion.

The designer was presented with the insignia, bestowed by the Queen, in a private ceremony on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace.

A company statement says Lauren is the first American designer to be recognised with an honorary knighthood.

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Ralph Lauren walks the runway at Ralph Lauren fashion show during New York Fashion Week. (Photo by Pietro D'aprano/FilmMagic) FilmMagic,,

Ralph Lauren Corp. has donated to a breast cancer research centre in London and plans to financially support a second centre as well.

Lauren said via email he's always been inspired by the history, traditions and culture of the UK and considers the knighthood a "very special moment" as he celebrates 50 years in fashion.

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