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These Performers Have Received A Knighthood From The Queen

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Sean Connery was knighted in 2000
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Sean Connery

"On Her Majesty's Secret Service"! Sean Connery was knighted in 2000 and was since called Sir Sean Connery. Rest in peace, Sean.

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Mick Jagger of "The Rolling Stones"
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Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger of "The Rolling Stones"  was honoured with a knighthood for services to popular music in the Queen's 2002 Birthday Honours. On December 12th, 2003 he received the accolade from The Prince of Wales.

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Pinterest J.K. Rowling
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J.K. Rowling

In 2009 J. K. Rowling was knighted in France! The creator of the extremely popular "Harry Potter" was awarded an OBE in 2001.

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Pinterest Joan Collins was knighted in 2015
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Joan Collins

Joan Collins found worldwide fame when she starred in Dynasty. She was made a Dame by the Queen for her services to charity in 2015.

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Roger Moore was knighted in 2003
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Roger Moore

Roger Moore was knighted for his work in James Bond in 2003.

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Pinterest These Performers have Received a Knighthood from the Queen Paul McCartney Beatles picture photo
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Paul McCartney

Sir Paul McCartney was knighted by the Queen in 1997 for his services to music and his charitable work.

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Pinterest Helen Mirren Oscar Oscars 2007 The Queen
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Helen Mirren

It is only fitting that Helen Mirren is a Dame of the British Empire, especially as she portrayed Elizabeth II. so magnificently in the movie The Queen.

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Sir Elton John was knighted in 1998
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Elton John

Sir Elton John was knighted by Elizabeth II for services to music and charitable services in 1998.

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Elton John and "U2" frontman Bono
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Elton John and Bono

Bono was named as an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2007. He was formally granted knighthood on March 29th, 2007 in a ceremony at the residence of British Ambassador David Reddaway in Dublin, Ireland.

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"Gandalf" alias Sir Ian McKellen was knighted in 2007
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Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1979, was knighted in the 1991 New Year Honours for services to the performing arts, and made a Companion of Honour for services to drama and to equality in the 2008 New Year Honours.

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Allvipp.com / July 11, 2023 - 01:00 pm

What an honor! These stars have been knighted by the queen herself! Find out more in our gallery! 

These Performers Have Received A Knighthood

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