against the odds, planting the seeds of representative government, capitalism and the rule of law. These ideas were expressed in a language which had just reached a peak of power and vitality – the English of Shakespeare, Tyndale and Cranmer's Prayer Book. The year 1607 marks the start of the voyage of English from the language of 4 million inhabitants of the British Isles to its role as today's working language of the global village used by almost 2 billion people world-wide. The Queen and the USA The Queen and the USA is a non-fiction book published in March 2012 by Dementi Milestone Publishing. During 2012, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the 60th anniversary of her role as Queen of the United Kingdom. This book explores and celebrates the special relationship between the American and British people during this period, and honours Queen Elizabeth II for her role and contribution to a friendship recognised throughout the world. Co-authored by Horace Edward "Chip" Mann, the book is highly visual, and includes photographs of the Queen with twelve US Presidents. Churchill's Legacy, Two Speeches to Save the World Published in 2016, Churchill's Legacy, Two Speeches to Save the World is a non-fiction book published in September 2016 by Bloomsbury Publishing to mark the 70th anniversary of Churchill's speeches in 1946, first in March in Fulton, Missouri, often known as the Iron Curtain speech, and then in September in Zurich, Switzerland, often known as the United States of Europe speech. Honours and awards Below is a list of Lord Watson's most notable awards. For educational honours, please see the above section, Positions at Educational Institutions. Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 1985 Federal Cross of Merit (Germany), 1995 (for his "significant and enduring contribution" to understanding between Germany and Britain) Grand Cross of Merit (Germany), 2001 Commander's Grand Cross of the Romanian Order of Merit, 2004 Churchill Medal, 2005 The Loyola Schools Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Promotion of English by Manila University, 2005 Knights Grand Cross of the German Order of Merit, 2007 Knight of Honor of the Order of St. George, 2016 References External links Official website Announcement of his introduction at the House of Lords Watson of Richmond Watson of Richmond Alumni of Diocesan College, Cape Town Alumni of Jesus College, Cambridge Watson of Richmond Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Fellows of Jesus College, Cambridge