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Mar 28, 2023 · Elton John received his knighthood just months after he performed his hit “Candle in the Wind” at the funeral of Princess Diana, who died in a car accident in 1997.
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Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) [1] is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. Acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s, his music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting impact on the music industry. [2]
Feb 24, 1998 · The British rock star Elton John is knighted by the Queen in recognition of his services to pop music and charity.
Dec 15, 2021 · Elton John. The singer, who was a close friend of Princess Diana, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1998.
Oct 6, 2020 · Elton John was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998 for his incredible contributions to music and charity. In his deeply expansive career, Elton John has transformed music, sold hundreds of millions of albums, and given huge amounts of support to charities.
Elton John becomes Sir Elton Hercules John, when he receives a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for contributions to music and charity. Annually, Queen Elizabeth II awards knighthood (bragging rights) to anyone who has done substantial charity work and has excelled musically.
The title of Knight Bachelor is the basic rank granted to a man who has been knighted by the monarch but not inducted as a member of one of the organised orders of chivalry; it is a part of the British honours system. [1]
