Royal approval for Ruby and Millie

Published: 11-Jan-2007

Ruby and Millie founders Ruby Hammer and Millie Kendall have been awarded MBEs in the Queen's New Year honours list. They were awarded the accolades for services to the cosmetics industry and will collect their honours in the spring.

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