Michael was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (founded in 1784), in acknowledgement of his work as a fashion designer in the 1960s - 70s both in the Couture and Ready to Wear. He was also rewarded for his commitment to education and his services within the industry by forging links between the two in the 1980s - and 90s.

Having retired from education in 2000, Michael continues to live a very active life as a Royal fashion expert writing articles for various publications and giving specialist lectures around the country. He is frequently interviewed on BBC Radio and by various TV companies both in Britain and Overseas and will pursue this avenue. (More on Michael - VIDEO)

He has enjoyed capacity audiences at his lectures at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Portrait Gallery during the Golden Jubilee Year.

Michael continues to have prestigious engagements in his diary for 2012/2013 and would welcome further commitments, during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrating Her Majesty's coming to the throne in 1952.