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[Hooty]

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has been knighted for his services to music.

The Duke of Cambridge bestowed the honour on the Liverpool-born star at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

"It means a lot actually," the musician told the BBC. "It means recognition for the things we've done. I was really pleased to accept this."

The honour comes 53 years after the Beatles were all awarded the MBE - and Starr said he had missed his bandmates' companionship this time round.

"I was a bit shaky today on my own," he said.

[proudlyfromNJ]

I have to say, Ringo has aged very well.

[Elri]

@Hooty

He sure has stood the test of time well!   

I'm happy for him. 

I read an interview with his wife and she was asked about their marriage.  She started to answer several times and then she finally said:  "I just love that man!"  I thought that was really sweet.

He is a cutie.

[Imaoldhippie]

Good for Ringo, I had a huge crush on him when I was young and they were "The" Beatles

[Love my grandkids]

I've always like Ringo and IMO he's aged wonderfully well. Looks rather distinguished and I'm happy he's been given this honor.

[chickenbutt]

Very cool!  

Thumbs up.  (didn't there used to be an emoticon for that here?)

[haddon9]

Sir Richard Starkey !  Love Ringo!

[Estates]

Very happy for him.I saw him in concert last November and he was doing jumping jacks at the end of the show!!!

[Hooty]

@Elri , It is hard to believe he is 77 yrs old!!!

[Nataliesgramma]

 I agree!!! He looks great!!