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Buckingham Palace knights Rolling Stones superstar Jagger
London, Dec 12: As of today, it really is Sir Mick Jagger at last, when the Rolling Stones superstar finally receives his knighthood from Prince Charles, standing in for Queen Elizabeth II at an awards ceremony at London`s Buckingham Palace.
London, Dec 12: As of today, it really is Sir Mick Jagger at last, when the Rolling Stones superstar finally receives his knighthood from Prince Charles, standing in for Queen Elizabeth II at an awards ceremony at London's Buckingham Palace.
The 60-year-old musician's accolade for services to music was announced almost 18 months ago, but was delayed due to Jagger's touring commitments. He will be known as Sir Mick.
Queen Elizabeth awards such titles twice a year on the recommendation of the Prime Minister Tony Blair to citizens in recognition of exceptional achievements or services to Britain.
But Friday the Queen was to undergo a minor knee operation and the heir to the throne was doing the honours.
Jagger said he would be accompanied to the palace by his 90-year-old father Joe.
The idea of a titled tearaway Jagger caused some wry comments.
"Sir jumping jack flash rejoins the establishment," remarked one newspaper, while another noted that in his time Jagger had represented the very antithesis of Britain's establishment.
Michael Philip Jagger set up the Rolling Stones with Richards while still a student.
In 1962, Jagger and Richards hooked up with another guitarist, the late Brian Jones, and the three began playing gigs around London, releasing their first album, "The Rolling Stones", the following year. Bureau Report
Queen Elizabeth awards such titles twice a year on the recommendation of the Prime Minister Tony Blair to citizens in recognition of exceptional achievements or services to Britain.
But Friday the Queen was to undergo a minor knee operation and the heir to the throne was doing the honours.
Jagger said he would be accompanied to the palace by his 90-year-old father Joe.
The idea of a titled tearaway Jagger caused some wry comments.
"Sir jumping jack flash rejoins the establishment," remarked one newspaper, while another noted that in his time Jagger had represented the very antithesis of Britain's establishment.
Michael Philip Jagger set up the Rolling Stones with Richards while still a student.
In 1962, Jagger and Richards hooked up with another guitarist, the late Brian Jones, and the three began playing gigs around London, releasing their first album, "The Rolling Stones", the following year. Bureau Report