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SINGING KNIGHT: Bono was named a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Bono awarded British knighthood

Singer Bono was named a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in an informal ceremony.

Queen's knighthood for U2's Bono

Irish rock star Bono has been awarded an honorary British knighthood, the British Embassy in Dublin said on Saturday.