King Charles III bestowed the honor of knighthood on The Who’s Roger Daltrey.
Sir Roger is now recognized for his services to music and charity, which refers to his patronage of the U.K.’s Teenage Cancer Trust, he’s been overseeing at the Royal Albert Hall since 2000.
Steve Winwood also received honors during Charles III’s birthday,
“It’s a wonderful honor for me, and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust," Daltrey said in a statement. “I accept this award not only for myself but on behalf of all the unsung heroes who have given their energy towards making the Teenage Cancer Trust the success it has become.”
He helped provide 28 specialist units in National Health Service hospitals,
“His annual concerts at the Royal Albert Hall alone have raised over £36 million,” the British government said. “In 2012, he and his bandmate, Pete Townshend, launched Teen Cancer America supporting teen cancer units across the U.S. through 62 hospitals with $22 million raised.”
Spencer Davis Group and Traffic singer Steve Winwood was granted a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to music, which comes with the affix “MBE” at the end of his name.
June 14 is not actually King Charles’ birthday, as he was born on November 14, but British monarchs celebrate an official birthday on the second Saturday of June, marked with the Trooping the Color procession in London.