http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-43472196The 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.
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Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has been knighted for his services to music.
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He's retired?Vandal wrote:Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has been knighted for his services to music.
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War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
-- Benjamin Franklin (maybe)