«Noo words», «there are no words»: like this Brian May, founder of Queen, comment on the latest success achieved on social networks. The 75-year-old guitarist of the band, legend of music, was nKnighted by King Charles III. So, from now on, call him Sir Brian May.
Queen Elizabeth to the tune of We Will Rock You
History seems to repeat itself and intertwine. Less than a year ago, in fact, the Queen Elizabeth appeared in a video with Paddington Bear right on the tune of We Will Rock You, famous song by Queen. The clip, which went viral, marked the opening of the Platinum Jubilee concert and was part of the festivities and celebrations for the Queen’s 70-year reign. A year later, the star of We Will Rock Youreturned to Buckingham Palace for a very special ceremony.
Brian May knighted by King Charles
Brian May was knighted for the services to music but also for its charitable activity, especially in the defense of animal rights. The musician shared on Instagram the video in which he is taken during the investiture ceremony. Brian May first appears kneeling before King Charles as the king places his sword on his shoulders. The two then had a brief conversation and, finally, the guitarist posed with the classic medallion, symbol of the knighthood.
“It gives me courage. I am happy”
“This is a kind of title, kind of a mandate to keep doing what I’m doing and it gives me a little more courage. I’m very happy for that,” May said BBC on the honor just received. In addition to performing with Queen since 1970, May is also an astrophysicist. As reported by the CNN, in astrophysics from Imperial College London in 2007 after taking a break from his studies in 1970 to focus on band and music.
And also an animal rights advocate and is against hunting. In 2010, he founded an organization, Save Me Trust, to raise awareness of fox hunting and badger culling in the UK.
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