Britain's most popular actor is on his way to Buckingham Palace to receive an honour from the Queen.
Colin Firth will be made a CBE – Commander of the British Empire.
His Italian wife Livia tweeted on Thursday: "On our way to #BuckinghamPalace 4 Colin's CBE!
She added: "This is a royal #GreenCarpetChallenge!" – a reference to her commitment to wearing eco–friendly fashion.
It is an exciting time for the couple as Colin's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy co-star Gary Oldman has just been nominated for an Oscar.
In response to Oldman's nomination, Livia tweeted: "OMG OMG OMG #GaryOldman nominated 4 Oscars!!! Colin and I r in HEAVEN! #TinkerTailor so happy!!!"
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Thursday January 26, 2012
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