These Performers Have Received A Knighthood From The Queen
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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
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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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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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
Roger Moore was knighted for his work in James Bond in 2003.
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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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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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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 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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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.