People are making a big deal out of the fact Van Morrison has been pictured merrily smiling away after being knighted by Prince Charles. And sure why wouldn't he be smiling? He's there sharing this amazing moment with his daughter. Plus, now people are obliged to call him Sir Ivan Morrison!
Congratulations Sir Van Morrison, honoured by The Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace today! #VantheMan pic.twitter.com/slsYHgakVY
— BritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) February 4, 2016
Prince Charles and Sir Van meet on this special day at Buckingham Palace. #SirVanMorrison pic.twitter.com/hTkRClkQHm
— Van Morrison (@vanmorrison) February 4, 2016
Van Morrison knighted for his musical career #SirVanMorrison https://t.co/C3YlEQgRKP @vanmorrison pic.twitter.com/O1rWFOoyn1
— Love Belfast âÂÂÂÂ?¤ï¸ÂÂÂÂ? (@love_belfast) February 5, 2016
Irish singer Van Morrison says it was 'exhilerating' to pick up his knighthood https://t.co/VO3cgKofjv pic.twitter.com/ujtJuAyzBj
— Sky News (@SkyNews) February 4, 2016
Speaking outside Buckingham Palace's ballroom yesterday, the Belfast native said: "It's amazing, it's very exhilarating, the whole thing. For 53 years I've been in the business - that's not bad for a blue-eyed soul singer from east Belfast."
When asked what himself and Charles conversed about before planting a sword on his shoulder, the 70-year-old added: "He was just saying, was I still writing? And he said: 'You're not going to retire any time soon?' And I said: 'No, I'm not, I'm going to keep it going while I can'."
Can't believe Prince Charles murdered Van Morrison pic.twitter.com/theWielLQO
— Spencer Ackerman (@attackerman) February 5, 2016