Here Comes The Knight! Sir Van Picks Up Honour

Van Morrison, the singer behind Brown-Eyed Girl, described himself as just a "blue-eyed soul singer" as he collected his knighthood from the palace. The legendary Irish singer was knighted by the Prince of Wales for a musical career that has lasted more than 50 years. George Ivan Morrison was introduced as Sir Ivan Morrison as he stepped forward to receive his honour in Buckingham Palace's ballroom.