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Rocker Rod Stewart receives knighthood

Rocker Rod Stewart has been knighted at Buckingham Palace in recognition of his services to music and charity.

Veteran singer Sir Rod Stewart, right, is made a Knights Batchelor by Britain's William, the Duke of Cambridge
Veteran singer Sir Rod Stewart, right, is made a Knights Batchelor by Britain's William, the Duke of Cambridge Source: AAP

Sir Rod, you wear it well.

Rocker Rod Stewart donned tartan trousers - a nod to his Scottish heritage - and a scarlet-trimmed military-style tunic to be knighted by Prince William at Buckingham Palace.

The raspy-voiced singer of Maggie May, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy and You Wear It Well was honoured "for services to music and charity."

The 71-year-old star will be able to call himself Sir Roderick David Stewart.

He was joined by wife Penny Lancaster and sons Alastair and Aiden for Tuesday's investiture ceremony.

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When the award was announced by Queen Elizabeth II earlier this year, Stewart said it was "a monumental honour.''

He added: "I thank her majesty and promise to `wear it well.'''


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