Good Knight, Bono

What to get the guy who has everything for Christmas? For Queen Elizabeth II, it was easy: She gave Bono a knighthood. The U2 frontman, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, campaigner for Third World aid and all around good soul was bestowed an honorary knighthood Saturday. While the Dubliner won't technically be called "Sir Bono"--the title is reserved for British citizens--and slapped on the shoulder with the queen's sword, he seemed genuinely touched by the gesture. In a statement on u2.com, the band reports Bono is "very flattered to be honored, particularly if the honor...opens doors for his long-standing campaigning work against extreme poverty in Africa." Honorary knighthoods are awarded to non-Brits who have had a marked influence on the U.K.
	Publicado: 2006-12-24 Proveedor: E!Online