Carl Cox Receives OBE From Prince William at Windsor Castle
The DJ was honored for services to music. “To see dance music recognised in this way is something I’m immensely proud of.”
Carl Cox received his OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) from Prince William at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, November 10. The honor, for services to music, was announced in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Cox flew back from his North American tour for the ceremony, and his partner and sisters were with him. He wore a bespoke morning suit by Ozwald Boateng.
He described the day on social media. “Music has been my whole life,” he wrote. “To receive my OBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle today, recognising nearly 50 years of doing something I absolutely love, is beyond anything I could have imagined.”
He also remembered his parents: “I know just how proud they would have been, and I wish they could have been here to share this moment with me.”
Cox said the honor was bigger than him. “This honour means so much, not just to me personally, but because of where our music has come from and how far it has travelled. To see dance music recognised in this way is something I’m immensely proud of.”
He ended with thanks to “everyone who has believed in me, supported me and danced with me over the years,” adding, “My heart is very full today. I’m proud, humbled and deeply honoured.”
Next year marks 50 years since Cox started DJing. He began in the UK and went on to play acid house raves, run a long residency at Space Ibiza, and lead his Sunday nights at [UNVRS].
Cox now goes straight back on tour. He plays Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta on Friday, November 13 and Club Space in Miami with Carlita on Saturday, November 14. He then plays Montreal and Toronto at the end of the month, and Manchester and London in December. See Where to Catch Carl Cox This Fall for all his dates.