From Queen to knighthood: King Charles honors Brian May in first knighting ceremony

Brian May tHe was the co-founder and lead guitarist of legendary British Queen, the rock band, was knighted King Charles III Tuesday. It was the first ceremony of knighting for the king as British monarch.

May will now be known as Sir Brian May. He was knighted bachelor at Buckingham Palace For his contributions to charity and music. May is an astrophysicist, and was awarded his Ph.D. In Astrophysics in 2007.

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“I will do my very best to be worthy,” May stated this after he was placed on the December List.

May also uploaded a photo from the ceremony Instagram Tuesday, with the caption “No words.”

Nearly 1,100 others were knighted at the investiture ceremony. This is when the honor is given in person by a member the royal family.

“Maybe a few more people will listen to me than would otherwise, you know, if it’s Sir Brian on the phone,” May Telled The Associated Press.

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The rocker has joined the ranks of Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney (Sir Rod Stewart), and Sir Mick Jagger were all honored by the late. Queen Elizabeth II. She After 70 years of service on the throne, he died Last year. Charles is now the King, and Prince William, his eldest son is the heir apparent.

Charles celebrated Commonwealth Day Monday on Monday. The ceremony marked the beginning of a week of activities. A Coronation ceremony Charles will also be officially crowned monarch of the United Kingdom on May 6, the first in 70 years. Camilla, his wife, will be crowned queen consort.