"Sir Brian"

Brian May knighted by King Charles

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15.03.2023 09:03

The guitarist of British rock band Queen, Brian May, received a knighthood from King Charles III (74) at Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday.

Pictures show the 75-year-old rock star kneeling before the monarch while he touched his shoulders with a blade. May can now call himself "Sir Brian".

The guitar virtuoso revealed to the British news agency PA that the band could still go on tour this year. "We're thinking about touring, I can say that much," said May.

Brian May poses with his wife Anita Dobson after his knighthood at Buckingham Palace. (Bild: APA / Photo by Victoria Jones / POOL / AFP)
Brian May poses with his wife Anita Dobson after his knighthood at Buckingham Palace.

"Pretty fit"
He added: "I hope I stay in good health - I seem to be pretty fit at the moment, which is always good."

May had only appeared at Buckingham Palace last June for Queen Elizabeth II's 70th anniversary on the throne. The then 96-year-old monarch, who died a few months later, had also recorded a video.

British musician Brian May poses with his medal (Bild: APA / Photo by Victoria Jones / POOL / AFP)
British musician Brian May poses with his medal

In it, she appeared to be drinking tea with the film character Paddington Bear and drumming the beat of the Queen hit "We Will Rock You" with a spoon on a teacup. May also played guitar on the roof of Buckingham Palace during a performance 20 years ago.

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