Musicians and music industry individuals have been bestowed with new titles in the Queen’s Birthday Honours this weekend, including Adele, PJ Harvey and Mike Batt.

Songwriter and Dramatico founder Batt received an LVO (Lieutenant of the Royal Victoria Order), a special award for Services To The Royal Household.

In July, Batt will participate in the Coronation Festival Gala at Buckingham Palace having been commissioned to write a special piece for the occasion. The piece will be performed by Katie Melua ...