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Roger Daltrey receives his knighthood at Windsor Castle
Sir Roger Daltrey was knighted for over £34 million raised by Teenage Cancer Trust concerts, which funded 28 specialized NHS units for teenage cancer patients.
- On December 10, Sir Roger Daltrey was invested as a Knight Bachelor by Prince William at Windsor Castle for services to charity and music.
- Since 2000, the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at Royal Albert Hall, London, have raised 34 million and established 28 specialised NHS units.
- While on tour, Sir Roger Daltrey received the knighthood letter and his wife Heather `broke the news`; he accepted the honour on behalf of Teenage Cancer Trust supporters and staff.
- Last year Sir Roger Daltrey stepped down after more than 20 years, and Robert Smith is doing it next year with a line-up for next March including Manic Street Preachers, Elbow and Wolf Alice.
- Since 2000 the concerts have featured major performers such as Sir Paul McCartney, Oasis, Muse and Ed Sheeran, typically running six nights of music and one night of comedy at Royal Albert Hall.
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Roger Daltrey receives his knighthood at Windsor Castle
Sir Roger Daltrey after he was made a Knight Bachelor at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on December 10, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Andrew Matthews – Pool/Getty Images) The Who’s Roger Daltrey has officially received his knighthood. The rocker was recognized in June as a Knight Bachelor as part of the King’s Birthday Honours, and on Wednesday he was officially knighted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. Daltrey was reco…
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