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Poet Astonished by Royal Poetry Award
14 Feb
Summary
- Michael Laskey, 81, received the prestigious King's Gold Medal for Poetry.
- He expressed astonishment at being recognized alongside admired literary figures.
- This award follows his 2015 British Empire Medal for poetry services.
Poet Michael Laskey, aged 81, has been awarded the King's Gold Medal for Poetry for 2025. This prestigious award, instituted by King George V in 1933, recognizes excellence in poetry. Laskey, originally from Staffordshire and now residing in Suffolk, shared his "astonishment" at the recognition.
His first publication, "Cloves of Garlic," appeared in 1988. Laskey has since published six full poetry collections, with "The Tightrope Wedding" being shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize. In 2015, he was honored with a British Empire Medal for his services to contemporary poetry, further acknowledging his significant contributions to the literary world.
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