Brian May

Brian May has received his knighthood from King Charles in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, for his services to music and charity.

Sir Brian was making a return visit to the Palace, where he performed during the Golden Jubilee in 2002, playing a solo guitar version of “God Save The Queen” from the roof of the royal residence. He also revealed to the PA News agency that he and Queen are considering going on the road again. I will endeavour to be worthy – to be that Knight in Shining Armor.” If we don’t go out until October or whatever I’ll be working on my fitness from now on.” “I will regard the knighthood not so much as a reward, but more as a charge – a commission – for me to continue to fight for justice – to be a voice for those who have no voice. It was announced

May took to Instagram on Tuesday where he shared an image of the king placing a sword on his shoulder. “No words! Bri,” the 75-year-old musician captioned the ...

Queen's guitarist is now Sir Brian May. The 75-year-old was knighted on Tuesday by King Charles during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

“Maybe a few more people will listen to me than would otherwise, you know, if it’s Sir Brian on the phone,” he joked. May became a Knight Bachelor for his services to charity and the music industry. The 75-year-old was knighted on Tuesday by King Charles during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Pictures from the 14 March ceremony at Buckinghamshire Palace were shared on Sir Brian May's website, showing May bending the knee before the monarch to receive ...

[discussions had been held on a sequel to the successful 2018 Queen biopic](/news/music-news/brian-may-bohemian-rhapsody-sequel/) Bohemian Rhapsody. Also present at the ceremony was May’s wife Anita Dobson. [Brian May](/artists/brian-may/) of [Queen](/artists/queen/) has been knighted by King Charles of England, and has now assumed the title of Sir Brian May.

The British rock band Queen's legendary guitarist Brian May was knighted Tuesday by King Charles III in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Many congratulations, Sir Brian!," the band said on Twitter, sharing a photo from the ceremony. Brian's investiture as a Knight of The Realm took place today at Buckingham Palace. "Arise Sir Brian May.

Queen guitarist Brian May, the musician responsible for the riffs and solos on songs such as We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody and One Vision, ...

"I'm hoping I stay in good health - at the moment I seem to be in pretty good health, which is always great. The late monarch's intro led into a live performance of the song. [King](https://news.sky.com/topic/the-king-10355), which means a lot," he said after the ceremony. [Queen](https://news.sky.com/topic/queen-band-10415) guitarist, who is behind some of the biggest and best-known riffs and solos in popular music, on songs such as We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody and One Vision, also revealed the band could tour again later in 2023. If we don't go out until October or whatever I'll be working on my fitness from now on." "We're thinking about touring, I can say that," the star said.

Brian May has been knighted at Buckingham Palace - and joked with the King about his knees holding out during the ceremony.

May, 75 — who will now be known as Sir Brian — was knighted for his services to music and charity during the investiture ceremony where he received the title of ...

[writing](https://twitter.com/QueenWillRock/status/1635659806160592896), “Arise Sir Brian May. [Brian May](https://www.billboard.com/artist/brian-may/) said he had “no words!” for the honor of being knighted by England’s King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday (March 14). The official Queen Twitter account shared a congratulatory note,

The Queen's son, now King Charles III, officially knighted the musician on Tuesday. May, age 75, posted a photo of him taking the ceremonial sword to his ...

May, an astronomer, has the distinction of having an asteroid named after him: [52665 Brianmay](https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=52665). [Save Me](https://savemetrust.co.uk/) (named after his Queen composition) and has campaigned for animal rights around the world. Queen drummer Roger Taylor was similarly recognized in 2020 with the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire, allowing him to attach the suffix “OBE” to his name. [Queen](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/queen/)” on his electric guitar has paid off for [Brian May](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/brian-may/). [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/queen-guitarist-brian-may-knighted-king-charles-buckingham-palace-1235286411/) reports that May, who co-founded the band Queen (not to be confused with the Queen), now officially holds the rank of “Knight Bachelor,” which recognizes his achievements in music and charity. May, age 75, posted a photo of him taking the ceremonial sword to his shoulders, [writing that he had “no words”](https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxNrkwsKED/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=849066f7-d918-48ab-87ea-d0693b1e8ebd) to describe the honor.

Legendary lead guitarist of the rock band Queen, Sir Brian May received a knighthood from Britain's King Charles III during an investiture ceremony on ...

Sir Brian Harold May is the lead guitarist of the band Queen. He said, "Maybe a few more people will listen to me than they would otherwise, you know if it's Sir Brian on the phone." Yes, Lady Anita will be enjoying it, and it's a thrill to me to be able to kind of confer that on her," Fox News reported. May was ranked no 26 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All. May received the title of "Knight Bachelor" for his contribution to music and charity. Here's everything you need to know about Sir May and what actually the honour means:

The first Honours List issued by King Charles III following the death of Queen Elizabeth II cited May as “Dr. Brian Harold May CBE, Musician, Astrophysicist and ...

“I think every species and every individual has the right to a decent life and a decent death. Late singer Freddie Mercury also never received an honor prior to his death in 1991. I will endeavor to be worthy, to be that knight in shining armor.” The first Honours List issued by King Charles III following the death of Queen Elizabeth II cited May as “Dr. [New Year Honours List](https://americansongwriter.com/queens-brian-may-becomes-sir-brian-harold-with-knighthood-honor/) revealed in December 2022. “I will regard the knighthood not so much as a reward, but more as a charge, a commission, for me to continue to fight for justice, to be a voice for those who have no voice.

Queen guitarist Brian May has received his knighthood from King Charles at Buckingham Palace, joking his knees were “holding out” for it.

“It’s not been an easy road and there’s been times I thought I would never do it again… “We discussed the fact that we are of an age and he was wondering if my knees were holding out for the kneeling part of the ceremony. Cue the inevitable headlines of the King knighting a Queen after Brian May became a ‘Sir’ following a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Queen's Brian May returned to Buckingham Palace to receive the title of knight bachelor from King Charles III in a Tuesday ceremony.

“We discussed the fact that we are of an age and he was wondering if my knees were holding out for the kneeling part of the ceremony. (May served as executive music producer on the Oscar-winning movie too.) The band, whose origin story was highlighted in the 2018 Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” has continued to tour with glam rocker Lambert [the Gazette](https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-notices/content/104123) — the official publication of the British royal family. He [returned for the platinum jubilee](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3guQ2Ufbxw) — along with singer Adam Lambert — last year. “If we don’t go out until October or whatever I’ll be working on my fitness from now on.” [ the announcement of the knighthood](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-01-01/queen-brian-may-knighted-knighthood-instagram-video) was made at the end of last year, [the investiture ceremony](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI7Y0qIlQl0) only took place this week at Buckingham Palace. “We’re thinking about touring, I can say that,” he told PA. But he he hoped knighthood would give him “a little bit more clout.” “We’ve had a certain amount of contact over the years and we’re of an age, so I have a strong feeling for him and it was a lovely moment,” May told the agency. The [75-year-old rocker](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-05-08/brian-may-queen-hospitalized-butt-instagram) received the nominal honorific alongside fellow musician YolanDa Brown, who performed for the new king at Monday’s Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey. Watch the hair!

The musician has long been a favorite of the royal family as he performed at both Queen Elizabeth's Golden and Platinum Jubilees.

Its near-boundless potential as a force for good in the world demands our highest ambition; its sheer scale challenges us to unite and be bold.” He also got to meet the late queen personally at a reception held in 2005, along with fellow British guitar legends Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck. [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-brian-may-celebrity-london-music-34c0ee68e686fc6f268e357b2cd43626), “Maybe a few more people will listen to me than would otherwise, you know, if it's Sir Brian on the phone,” adding that it will be nice to have “a little bit more clout” following the knighting ceremony. “Yes, Lady Anita will be enjoying it, and it's a thrill to me to be able to kind of confer that on her. May was one of 1,100 people named on King Charles's 2023 New Year Honours List, his first since taking the throne. King Charles bestowed legendary rock and roll musician Brain May with the honor of Knight Bachelor on Tuesday during an investiture ceremony held at Buckingham Palace.

"Arise Sir Brian. May Brian's investiture as a Knight of The Realm took place today at Buckingham Palace," Queen wrote on Twitter.

[posted](https://twitter.com/QueenWillRock/status/1635659806160592896), along with a photo of the special moment. It makes me feel proud that she gets an honor beside me because God knows I wouldn’t be here without her." [has special connection to late mother Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/03/03/king-charles-iii-coronation-oil-consecrated-queen-elizabeth/11390027002/) Many congratulations, Sir Brian!" The monarch officially knighted Queen guitarist May, 75, in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. [King Charles III](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/01/22/king-charles-iii-coronation-heres-what-we-know/11103273002/) knighted a [Queen](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/24/adam-lambert-interview-covers-album-queen-queer-representation/11283475002/) – Sir [Brian May](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/08/05/queen-guitarist-brian-may-reissues-back-light-solo-album-freddie-mercury-adam-lambert/5497843001/), that is.