I noticed that Mick Jagger was recently knighted. What are the qualifications of becoming a Knight?

griffinj

"Queen Elizabeth awards such titles twice a year on the recommendation of the prime minister to citizens in recognition of exceptional achievements or services to Britain." http://heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,8150787%255E1702,00.html Dec 17 03, 3:01 PM

elizabethmc

'It is a form of high recognition for "significant contributions to national life" ' Tony Blair's Spokeswoman told the BBC 'Sir Mick was being honored because he is "one of the great rock stars of the last century who continues to bring a lot of pleasure." ' http://newsnet.byu.edu/textonly/story.cfm/47340 Dec 17 03, 3:04 PM

sequoianoir

The award will only be "honorary" unless you are a UK citizen or a citizen of a Commonwealth country where the Queen is head of state. Guidance rules for nominations (which anyone can do) http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/ceremonial/2000/NUformGUIDANCENOTES.pdf Dec 17 03, 3:20 PM

sequoianoir

Nomination form here: http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/ceremonial/2000/NomsForm.pdf Dec 17 03, 3:22 PM

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