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Engelbert Humperdinck said he is "thrilled" and "touched" after being awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. 

The 85-year-old - born Arnold George Dorsey - is to receive the honour for "services to music", the latest honour in a star-studded career.

It comes months after Patricia, his wife of 57 years, died after contracting Covid-19.

The Leicester-raised crooner said it was a poignant "Moment In Time".

"This Son of Leicester is lucky and blessed indeed," he added.

Born in Chennai, then Madras, in India, the young Arnold Dorsey moved with his family to his father's hometown in 1946.

After a rocky beginning to his career under his real name, in 1967 a change of image and identity was suggested by his then-manager, and Engelbert Humperdinck was reborn.

He topped the UK singles charts twice that year - first with Release Me, then with The Last Waltz - even The Beatles were kept off the number one spot as his star rose.

Earning the nickname "The King of Romance", his trademark smooth delivery in emotional ballads secured him a legion of fans across the world, as well as selling more than 140 million records.

In a late career revival, he also represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 with the song Love Will Set You Free.

In a statement, Mr Humperdinck said he was happy to be back home in Leicester after a long year, and paid tribute to his fans and family for their support.

"I know my parents and my wife, Patricia, would have been elated and proud of me and my MBE," he said.

"It is said that it takes a village to raise a child, and in my books, it takes a country to launch a singer. That is what it felt like for me.

"That support is a constant in my memory and I hope that I have served my country well as an ambassador through music worldwide."

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-57434933

By Bob - May 26, 2021 Eindhoven News

The British singer Engelbert Humperdinck will be on the stage of the Eindhoven Muziekgebouw next year.

For the time being, it’s the only show that the famous singer will be giving in the Netherlands.

The 85-year-old Humperdinck is known for classics like ‘Quando, Quando, Quando’ and ‘(Please) Release Me’. He’s sold more than 140 million albums in his career. And has been nominated for four Grammy awards.

Ticket pre-sale starts on Friday. They cost €67. The concert is scheduled for 19 April 2022.

https://eindhovennews.com/news/2021/05/eindhoven-humperdincks-sole-dutch-show/

Engelbert is back on Cameo, just in time for Mother’s Day! With the Cameo app, you can get a custom video that will be cherished by any Engelbert fan! It’s the ultimate gift - perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or Mother’s Day! For more details, please see his Cameo profile here.

28 April, 2021 The Irish News

Engelbert Humperdinck has urged people to take up the offer of a coronavirus jab in a message shared with fans from a vaccination centre.

In February his wife Patricia, who married the singer in 1964, died after contracting Covid-19.

Humperdinck, 84, also contracted the virus.

In a video shared on Twitter, the singer said: “I have had a long Covid, so it’s been a very trying time for me so for you people around the world, just pay attention to this.

“It’s my turn right now to have my shot done and I’m hoping that you will get yours done so we can go to concerts again, you can come and see my show and we can all sit and hold hands or shake hands.

“So don’t forget to get yours when the time comes.”

Humperdinck, who lives in the US, also thanked the “lovely people” involved with the vaccination programme for “all the wonderful things they do to keep us going”.

He topped the UK singles chart with Release Me and The Last Waltz in the late 1960s.

He also represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 with Love Will Set You Free, finishing second last.

In the UK, famous faces including naturalist Sir David Attenborough, actor Sir Ian McKellen and Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith have shared their experiences of being given the vaccine.

US stars who have had the jab include actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, actress Jessica Chastain and singer Dolly Parton.

https://www.irishnews.com/magazine/entertainment/2021/04/28/news/engelbert-humperdinck-urges-people-to-get-vaccinated-against-coronavirus-2303988/

Due to the pandemic, the European tour will not be happening in May/June 2021. The new schedule and tour will be announced before the end of the month.

Looking for a personalized message from Engelbert for someone special? The Cameo app gives you the opportunity to request a custom video - perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and other special events. For more details, please see his Cameo profile here.

Engelbert shares some of his favorite memories on #FlashbackFriday​. Here’s a look back at the early British music scene and the many faces who would hang around London's Tin Pan Alley.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABStCFB7czI

Thanks for the shares, comments and likes and over 3 million views on Facebook! 

It was quite something to see the views be off the charts for a video about a song that put me on the charts 54 years ago...after it sat on the shelf for 3 months.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFyrjRr0LNA

Engelbert looks back on the massive hit which took off after a performance on 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium'!

Watch it on YouTube bit.ly/EH-FlashbackFriday-Ep22