Why was bono knighted

News 2 months ago. By: Gerard Donaghy - 2 months ago 1. News 8 months ago. By: Michael Murphy - 8 months ago 85 shares. News 9 months ago. By: Jack Beresford - 9 months ago shares. Latest News. News 2 hours ago. Sport 17 hours ago. By: Conor O'Donoghue - 17 hours ago 18 shares. Sport 19 hours ago. By: Conor O'Donoghue - 19 hours ago 43 shares. The U2 frontman was awarded the honour during a brief ceremony at British ambassador David Reddaway's official residence in Dublin. Fellow band members The Edge and Adam Clayton joined the lead singer's wife, Ali, and their four children for the reception.

Like Bob Geldof, he is technically not entitled to be called "sir" as he is not a British citizen. A letter to Bono from British Prime Minister Tony Blair was read out to the small gathering, including artists Louis Le Brocquy and long-time friend artist Guggi inside the official residence. Mr Blair described the Dubliner 46 as an inspiration in the fight against global poverty.

He said he was delighted that he had accepted the award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to music and remarkable humanitarian work. Accepting the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Bono said: "It has been a great year for this award to happen in, and it does feel like this country and Great Britain are closer than they have ever been. Please update your payment details to keep enjoying your Irish Times subscription.

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