`` With so much lack of seriousness , so much weight put to sensationalism and tabloidism , I think this is -- I say for myself personally -- a really nice moment to recognize that actually serious journalism is being recognized . '' Christiane also receives a CBE ` ` for services to journalism '' Queen Elizabeth II presents the award at Buckingham Palace ceremony . ' Amanpour : ` ` I ' m incredibly thrilled and very proud '' Amanpour has reported from countries including Iraq , Afghanistan and the Balkans .
Christiane also receives a CBE ` ` for services to journalism '' Queen Elizabeth II presents the award at Buckingham Palace ceremony . ' Amanpour : ` ` I ' m incredibly thrilled and very proud '' Amanpour has reported from countries including Iraq , Afghanistan and the Balkans .