the Victoria Cross receives a CBE `` for services to journalism '' The queen bestowed the honor on Amanpour , CNN 's chief international correspondent , at a ceremony in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace , London . Queen Elizabeth II presents the award at Buckingham Palace ceremony . NEW Amanpour : `` I 'm incredibly thrilled and very proud '' Amanpour has reported from hotspots including Somalia , Iraq and the Balkans .
the Victoria Cross receives a CBE `` for services to journalism '' Queen Elizabeth II presents the award at Buckingham Palace ceremony . NEW Amanpour : `` I 'm incredibly thrilled and very proud '' Amanpour has reported from hotspots including Somalia , Iraq and the Balkans .