Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce is among those receiving honours at Buckingham Palace on Friday.
The Scottish presenter, 72, will be made an MBE for his services to radio, autism awareness and charity.
Bruce left BBC Radio 2 in March, having presented his mid-morning programme for more than three decades, and began a new show on Greatest Hits Radio in April – taking with him his popular music quiz, PopMaster.
Bruce said he was “delighted” with the latest figures, adding: “It’s been an honour to share this new adventure with those that have made the switch, and talking of honours I have an appointment to keep this Friday, which explains why I’m not on air this week.”
After being named in the King’s birthday honours list in June, Bruce said he hoped it would help highlight the challenges facing autistic people, following his son’s diagnosis.
He said in a statement to the PA news agency: “This is a great surprise and privilege.
“I hope it might help highlight the many difficulties autistic people face.”
His Radio 2 show was famous for a number of segments including PopMaster, a quiz to test music knowledge which has run for 25 years; Tracks Of My Years, where a famous guest chooses their favourite records and The Piano Room, featuring live artists.
Education reform advocate Katharine Birbalsingh is among the other notable names being honoured at Buckingham Palace.
The headmistress of Michaela Community School in Wembley, London, is being made a CBE for services to education.
Other recipients of honours at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Friday include dance director Kathy Williams and Detective Superintendent Neil Pudney.
