UK: Actress Dame Sheila Hancock receives her Damehood for services to Drama and to Charity at Windsor Castle

The speaker discusses their attire for an award ceremony, highlighting borrowed earrings and the absence of a hat. They express gratitude for receiving various honors, including an OBE and becoming a Dame Commander. The speaker reflects on the importance of revisiting history, particularly the role of women and the colonial past, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of these topics.

What feelings does the speaker express about not wearing a hat at the award ceremony?

How does the speaker describe their experience of receiving awards?

What does the speaker want to learn more about regarding their history?

What does the speaker say about the representation of women in history?

What does the speaker find fascinating about their colonial past?