Roger Daltrey Knighted by King Charles III [VIDEO]

Roger Daltrey Knighted by King Charles III  [VIDEO]

SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK - AUGUST 28: Roger Daltrey of The Who performs with The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at Royal Sandringham Estate on August 28, 2023 in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Redferns)

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You can now call The Who frontman Sir Roger Daltrey! As part of King Charles III’s annual birthday honors over the weekend, Daltrey was of the those knighted for his services to music and charity. Since 2000, Roger has been overseeing the annual fundraising concert series of the U.K.’s Teenage Cancer Trust.

“It’s a wonderful honor for me, and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust,” Daltrey said about his knighthood. “I accept this award not only for myself but on behalf of all the unsung heroes who have given their energy towards making the Teenage Cancer Trust the success it has become.” 

Steve Winwood of Traffic and the Spencer Davis Group, Graham Gouldman of 10cc, and Elaine Paige were also some of the musicians bestowed the honor of knighthood.



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