Ringo Starr, the Beatles drummer, will be knighted in the New Year's Honours, it has been claimed.
Starr will join his bandmate Sir Paul McCartney as a knight, 52 years after receiving an MBE.
Sir Paul was knighted in 1997 but, according to the Sun on Sunday, Starr, 77, had given up hope of a further honour until a letter arrived from the Palace several weeks ago.
The knighthood will be awarded for services to music and charity and announced next week along with a full list of official recipients.
A close family friend told the newspaper: "It came as a bolt from the blue. Ringo was totally knocked sideways but is chuffed to bits."
zarralax on December 24th, 2017 at 17:25 UTC »
I assume he will be knighted as Sir Richard Starkey, his real name.
pete9129 on December 24th, 2017 at 16:36 UTC »
That headline, Jesus christ..
no_pepper_games on December 24th, 2017 at 16:25 UTC »
Peace and love, peace and looove.