Arise Sir Ringo: knighthood for Beatles' drummer in New Year Honours
Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees and ex-Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg are also knighted
Ring Starr- real name Richard Starkey- is set to become a knight
Beatle Ringo Starr and Bee Gees co-founder Barry Gibb have been awarded knighthoods in the New Year Honours, alongside a string of political figures including former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg and key Tory backbencher Graham Brady.
Gibb, who is recognised for his services to music and charity, dedicated the honour to his late brothers and former bandmates and said: "The magic, the glow, and the rush will last me the rest of my life."
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The musicians are joined on the list by Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell, 48, who said she was "truly humbled" to become a dame for services to dance, and War Horse author and former Cambridge teacher Michael Morpurgo, who is knighted for services to literature and charity.
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Morpurgo, 74, who previously received an OBE, and who taught at St Faith's School in Cambridge in the 1960s, said he had Joey, the equine character from the 1982 children's book which became a hit international play, to thank for his knighthood.
He said: "There was never a knight that has owed so much to his horse as this one - and in fact, we will give the knighthood to Joey and call him Sir Joey."
Michael Morpurgo with the Duchess of Cambridge at a children's book-reading session
Gibb, 71, the last surviving member of the Bee Gees, said he was "deeply honoured, humbled, and very proud" to be recognised, adding: "This is a moment in life to be treasured and never forgotten.
"I want to acknowledge how responsible my brothers are for this honour. It is as much theirs as it is mine."
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Two of the biggest names in line for honours were leaked, with 77-year-old Starr, whose real name is Richard Starkey, revealed to be in line for a knighthood for services to music days ahead of the announcement.
His award comes 52 years after he received an MBE as part of the "Fab Four" and about 20 years after fellow bandmate Sir Paul McCartney was honoured.
Ringo and fellow Beatles appearing in Cambridge in 1963
Details of the knighthood of former deputy prime minister and prominent 'remain' campaigner Mr Clegg, 50, were also the subject of early newspaper reports. His award has provoked criticism among some Brexiteers.
Conservative MPs Graham Brady, 50, chairman of the party's 1922 Committee, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, 64, and Christopher Chope, 70, receive knighthoods for political and public service while Cheryl Gillan, 65, vice chairman of the committee, is made a dame.
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Grime gets a "shout-out" on this year's list, with Richard Cowie, aka Wiley, receiving an MBE for services to music along with Grace Ladoja, who manages Skepta.
Wiley, 38, who has been described as the "godfather of Grime" and a pioneer of the underground scene, said: "I'm honoured to be receiving an MBE.
"It feels like the school grade I wanted and didn't get but now I'm finally there."
Author and journalist Jilly Cooper is recognised for services to literature and charity, and former British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman for her contribution to fashion journalism. All have their OBEs upgraded to CBEs.
Marc Almond: "Totally excited"
Also among the 1,123 people honoured is 80s star and self-described "maverick" Marc Almond, who receives an OBE for services to arts and culture.
The 60-year-old, who had hits including Tainted Love as one half of electric duo Soft Cell, said he was "totally excited" to be recognised, adding: "I can't really be a rebel any more. I think it's time to leave it to younger people."
Breakfast TV veteran Eamonn Holmes, 58, who is also awarded an OBE for services to broadcasting, said it was a "wonderful accolade".
Eamonn Holmes: OBE for services to broadcasting
He said: "It's like getting a gold star for your homework - 2018 will be my 38th year as a broadcaster and I can't think of a better way of marking that."
Cricketer Tammy Beaumont gets an MBE
In sport, women's cricket is celebrated. Heather Knight, captain of the World Cup-winning England team is awarded an OBE, and World Cup player of the tournament Tammy Beaumont and player of the final Anya Shrubsole are given MBEs for their services to cricket.
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