An emotional Sir Elton John was left “flabbergasted” after US president Joe Biden presented him with a surprise humanities medal recognising his storied career and advocacy work to end HIV and Aids.
After a performance at the White House on 23 September, the performer appeared shocked to see the president announce that he would be awarded the National Humanities Medal.
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