'We came with matchsticks under our eyes': Eddie Redmayne cosies up to wife Hannah as he's made an OBE at Windsor Castle... but admits baby daughter kept them awake the night before

By Dan Cain For Mailonline

Published: 07:34 EST, 2 December 2016 | Updated: 12:37 EST, 2 December 2016

Eddie Redmayne has capped off a memorable year by becoming an OBE.

The A-list actor, 34, beamed with pride as he posed with his medal beside wife Hannah - with whom he welcomed daughter Iris May this summer - at Windsor castle on Friday.

He received the honour for services to drama, and it comes as his latest film Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find is proving a smash hit at the box office.

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Congratulations: Eddie Redmayne has capped off a memorable year by becoming an OBE, posing alongside his wife Hannah

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Eddie admitted that while being a parent was 'wonderful', he was feeling a little sleep deprived on his big day because of little Iris.

'She does have the habit of knowing when you have a big day, like today', he sighed.

'And she was up until four in the morning, so both my wife and I came today with matchsticks under our eyes. Other than that she is on cracking form.'

Eddie looked dapper in a black tailcoat, pale grey waistcoat and grey pinstripe trousers.

He complemented the stylish three-piece suit with a cream pocket handkerchief and a pale blue tie. 

Well-deserved: The A-list actor beamed with pride as he posed with his medal

Honoured: Eddie shook hands with the Queen, who wore a plain orange dress

From me to you: The Queen pinned the medal onto Eddie's chest

The star linked arms with Hannah, who wore a classy knee-length black dress and heels. The publicist's elaborate fascinator caught the eye, and from underneath her long tresses fell over her shoulders. 

Of his latest honour, he said: 'It was absolutely wonderful. Also being with such extraordinary people the whole experience is incredibly humbling and also getting to be in Windsor Castle is breathtaking, around Christmas as well with all the decorations.'

Pressed on what the Queen had said to him, the Danish Girl star said: 'She was asking me whether I prefer film or theatre, and asked me if I enjoyed it.

'I’m very lucky to do something I am passionate about - I’m very grateful to do something I love because it is a rare thing.'

Eddie said it was 'an extraordinary thing' to receive his OBE, adding: 'It is something that I had never thought of and it was never in my wildest imagination.'

In conversation: Eddie shared a few words with the Queen in front of the full room

Inside the castle, Eddie was presented with his medal by the Queen, who wore a plain orange dress for the occasion.

Eddie smiled as he had his OBE pinned to his chest, before sharing a few words with the Queen in front of the full room. 

One of Britain's top heartthrobs, Eddie married long-term girlfriend Hannah in December 2014, and the couple have a baby daughter called Iris May.

Dressed for the occasion: Eddie looked dapper in a black tailcoat, pale grey waistcoat and grey pinstripe trousers

Making an effort: He complemented the stylish three-piece suit with a cream pocket handkerchief and a pale blue tie

The pair attended the launch of The Reindeer 2016 at Alexander McQueen's charitable foundation Sarabande, London, on Thursday night.

They were sartorially in sync, with both wearing smart all-black ensembles at immersive Christmas dining experience by Bistrotheque, with support of Ketel One. 

Conceived by Bistrotheque’s Head Chef Blaine Duffy, courses included a starter of smoked goat’s cheese, Jerusalem artichokes, Ketel One Vodka-cured salmon, beetroot and horseradish, followed by a main of roast pink beef, smoked short rib, pickled cabbage, apple and chestnuts, and a dessert of panna cotta, macerated Christmas fruit, and Pedro Ximenez. 

The menu was paired with specially created Ketel One cocktails to each course. 

Major Tim Peake, 44, was also made an OBE for services to space research and scientific education.

He was aboard the International Space Station (ISS) when he received the call informing him of his recommendation for Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.

Walking in a winter wonderland: Eddie and Hannah attended the launch of The Reindeer 2016 at Sarabande, London, on Thursday night

Fine dining: The immersive Christmas dining experience by Bistrotheque was hosted by Alexander McQueen’s charitable foundation Sarabande, with support of Ketel One

In good company: Eddie caught up with fashion photographer Nick Knight at the event

Back in black: Hannah and Eddie were sartorially in sync for the occasion

Eight days before his return to Earth, he spoke of his delight, and dedicated the award to those who had made his mission possible.

Major Peake became the first British person to walk in space on January 15.

He said the walk had been the highlight of his six-month mission, which began on December 15 last year.

Major Peake landed back on Earth on the steppes of Kazakhstan on June 18.

During his mission, he conducted more than 100 scientific experiments, engaged with thousands of schoolchildren on Earth, and became the first person to run the London marathon in space. 

Proud: Major Tim Peake, 44, also received the honour for services to space research and scientific education


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