Popsugar Celebrity Anna Wintour What Is a British Dame? 30 Inspirational Women Who Have Received 1 of Britain's Highest Honors — Damehood April 25, 2018 by Gemma Cartwright View On One Page Photo 25 of 30 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 25 Hilary Mantel Booker Prize-winning author Hilary Mantel, writer of the Cromwell trilogy that began with Wolf Hall, became a dame in 2014. Previous Next Start Slideshow The RoyalsAnna WintourUnstoppableBritish CelebritiesThe British Royals