The Beatles Bible - Topic: Why didnt ringo get knighted? http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.6 fabfouremily on Why didnt ringo get knighted? http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p53393 Ringo Starr http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p53393

Joe said
It's because he hasn't really done anything noteworthy since 1970. He had the MBE in 1965; there's no real reason for him to have another honour.

(ducks, runs for cover)

I'd like to say it's because he's a tax exile who doesn't live in the UK, but the same could be said for Sir Tom Jones and plenty of other people who have been knighted.

I hate to say it but I think you're right, sorry Ringo, you know that we love you.hearta-hard-days-night-ringo-4

]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:19:07 +0100 Joe on Why didnt ringo get knighted? http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p53388 Ringo Starr http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p53388 It's because he hasn't really done anything noteworthy since 1970. He had the MBE in 1965; there's no real reason for him to have another honour.

(ducks, runs for cover)

I'd like to say it's because he's a tax exile who doesn't live in the UK, but the same could be said for Sir Tom Jones and plenty of other people who have been knighted.

]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:28:45 +0100 kelicopter on Why didnt ringo get knighted? http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p51151 Ringo Starr http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p51151 meanmistermustard said

The Queen doesnt like Thomas The Tank Engine, prefers Fireman Sam.

]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:42:42 +0000 meanmistermustard on Why didnt ringo get knighted? http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p51147 Ringo Starr http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p51147 The Queen doesnt like Thomas The Tank Engine, prefers Fireman Sam.

]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:33:43 +0000 The Walrus on Why didnt ringo get knighted? http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p51142 Ringo Starr http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p51142 It's all because he stopped replying to fan mail iirc.

]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:45:41 +0000 mr. Sun king coming together on Why didnt ringo get knighted? http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p51108 Ringo Starr http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p51108
  • Doesn't want knighthood
  • Doesn't maintain residence in UK
  • The Queen has  slowed down Pop Star knighting.
  • The Queen would have some Buckingham Palace official ask if the possible recipient (Ringo) would accept. Seeing as how he wouldn't accept, why ask?
    • ]]>     Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:39:53 +0000     yazidi on Why didnt ringo get knighted? http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p51107 Ringo Starr http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/ringo-starr/why-didnt-ringo-get-knighted/#p51107 Anyone know?

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