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Bono will become a knight of the British empire–just don’t call him “Sir.”
Britain confirmed Saturday that the U2 singer will receive his honorary knighthood from the British ambassador to Ireland, David Reddaway, in a Dublin ceremony shortly after New Year’s Day.
Bono, whose real name is Paul Hewson, won’t be entitled to use the title “Sir” because the Irish rocker is not a national of Britain or the Commonwealth of former British colonies.
A spokesman said Bono was flattered by the honor and hoped it will help his humanitarian work. The rest of us are kind of hoping he’ll wear a suit of armor at his next concert.
