Paul Hewson, Knight of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Otherwise known as "Bono"

Reddaway paid tribute to Bono's work as a savvy campaigner against poverty and disease in Africa — but first asked whether he was disappointed that becoming a knight no longer involves a sword or kneeling.

"Please, I wasn't expecting you to kneel," Bono deadpanned, his hand on the ambassador's shoulder.