Actress Carey Mulligan received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. The 40-year-old performer was formally invested by King Charles III, an acknowledgment of her significant contributions to the arts.

Following the investiture, Mulligan shared her perspective on the highly anticipated succession of Daniel Craig in the role of James Bond. She noted that the next actor to take on the iconic 007 character would "have big shoes to fill." Elaborating on her admiration for Craig's portrayal, Mulligan described him as an "extraordinary actor." She remarked that Craig’s casting might have initially seemed unconventional, stating he was not "the person you would have thought of for that part," yet he ultimately defined the role for his tenure.

Mulligan is also slated to co-star with Daniel Craig later this year in a Netflix adaptation of *The Chronicles Of Narnia*. The project marks a reunion for the two actors, though details regarding their specific roles have not been publicly disclosed.

After the official ceremony, Mulligan posed for photographs with her CBE insignia. She was joined by her husband, Marcus Mumford, a musician known for his work with the band Mumford & Sons.