Elton John received the highest award France

periodical e-edition "Lenta.ru" President of the Republic of France Emmanuel Macron handed over to the singer Elton John the highest award of the country — an award of the Honourable legion. About it reports information agency "Associated Press". The closed ceremony took place on June 21 in the Élysée Palace. On it were present the husband of the singer Fernish David and two their children, and also about 20 people from an environment of the musician. The president welcomed the singer as "an icon which knows how to set an example". Emmanuel Macron declared that "awarded someone who created unique fund", collected 450 million euros for fight against AIDS...