A pioneering electronic music DJ has said he is "thrilled" to have received an OBE for his outstanding contribution to music.
Carl Cox, who is listed on the official announcement as being based in Horsham and has extensive links to Brighton and Hove, accepted the honour from Prince William at Windsor Castle on November 10.
Cox, who flew back from a US tour for the ceremony, described the day as "incredible".
“I’m very proud and I know my mum and dad would be very proud of me too," he said.
“I’m really happy to accept this.
“I’ve been doing this for many years and hope to continue for many more – sharing my love of music.
“I'm absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured.”
The DJ was joined by his girlfriend and sisters at the ceremony and wore a bespoke morning suit by designer Ozwald Boateng.
In an Instagram post, Cox said he struggled to put into words what the day had meant to him.
"From those early days of falling in love with records and DJing to travelling the world and sharing that love with so many people, I've never stopped being grateful that I get to do what I do," he said.
"[It] is beyond anything I could have imagined," he added.
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Cox, often described as a “King of Ibiza," has connections to Sussex that stretch back decades.
He first moved to Brighton in 1984, staying in the city until 1993, according to a 2008 interview with The Argus.
He has also had a residency at Brighton's Zap Club and has performed at Brighton's On The Beach Festival several times.
Cox will mark 50 years of performing in 2027.
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