U2 star to be knighted. But Bono won't be called 'Sir'

U2 singer Bono is to be knighted by the Queen in the New Year.

The frontman will be honoured for his humanitarian work, which along with Bob Geldof included organising Live 8 in 2005, and his services to the music industry.

The 46-year-old will receive the award at a ceremony to be conducted by British ambassador David Reddaway in Dublin.

Despite receiving the honour, he will not be awarded with the title of "Sir" because he is not a British national.

Previous non-British recipients include Bill Gates, Placido Domingo, Rudolf Giuliani, Steven Spielberg and Simon Wiesenthal

According to U2's official website, Bono, who has lobbied Western leaders to increase aid to developing countries and cancel Third World debt, is "very flattered" to receive the honour.

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Last Edited by SPUD on 04/17/2012 12:39 PM