Many celebrities were fortunate enough to meet Queen Elizabeth II over the course of her 70 years on the throne [1]. And while she may have just been "granny" to her grandchildren [2] and "Gan Gan" to her great grandchildren [3], these actors, musicians, athletes, and politicians definitely addressed the queen as "Your Majesty". They would have also curtsied, bowed, or simply shaken the Queen's hand. To find out which lucky celebrities have done just that — whether they met the Queen at a royal event or were awarded with an OBE, MBE, or CBE — keep reading.

Will.i.am, 2012

Anna Wintour, 2018

Barack and Michelle Obama, 2016

David Beckham, 2018

Rod Stewart, 2016

Angelina Jolie, 2014

Kenneth Branagh, 2013

Damian Lewis, Helen McCrory, and Thandie Newton, 2013

Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hopper, 2013

Ed Sheeran, 2012

Kylie Minogue, 2012

Girls Aloud, 2012

Michael Sheen and Tom Hiddleston, 2012

Gary Barlow, 2012

Jessie J and Robbie Williams, 2012

Elton John, Tom Jones, Sir Cliff Richard, and Dame Shirley Bassey, 2012

Paul McCartney and Annie Lennox, 2012

Rowan Atkinson and Gillian Anderson, 2012

Helen Mirren, 2011

Ellie Goulding, 2011

Serena Williams, 2010

Lady Gaga, 2009

Tom Daley and the Great British Olympic Diving Team, 2008

Miley Cyrus, 2009

Daniel Craig, 2006

Kate Moss, 2004

Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, 2004

Madonna, 2002

Jennifer Lopez, 2001

Bill and Hillary Clinton, 2000

Vivienne Westwood, 1999

The Spice Girls, 1997

Meryl Streep, 1980

Barbra Streisand, 1975

Marilyn Monroe, 1956