The Prize rewards significant activities in thescientific, artistic, cultural or communication fields aimed at the promotion of a spirit of tolerance and non-violence.
Now in recognition of Tudor's hardy entrepreneurial spirit - as well as almost two decades of scientific research on the continent - he has been awarded the Queen's Polar Medal (PM) in the New Year's honours list.
Later in a speech delivered in French, the Queen highlighted the importance of co-operation between nations, and highlighted Britain and France's shared spirit of scientific discoveries.