Ralph Lauren, Michael J Fox to be honoured with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren and actor Michael J Fox are among the personalities who would be awarded the US’ highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The eminent personalities will be honoured by President Joe Biden on Saturday, as per CNN.
After learning about the honour, Ralph Lauren’s team posted a note on Instagram, expressing happiness.
“Today, Mr. Ralph Lauren will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom-the nation’s highest civilian honor. As the first fashion designer to receive the honour, Mr. Lauren will receive this award from President Biden during a ceremony held in Washington DC., recognising his contributions to American style, culture and society for more than six decades.
Throughout his career, Lauren has had the honour to have been celebrated with numerous prestigious accolades, including the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal, France’s Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur, and an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire,” the post read.
The medal is presented to people “who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors,” according to a White House statement.
Reportedly, Lauren is the first fashion designer to ever receive the honour. (ANI)