Sir Roger Moore to be formally knighted by the Queen next week

Sir Roger Moore, who was included in the Queen`s birthday honours in June this year, will be formally knighted by the Queen on October 9th 2003.

His announced knighthood was bestowed for his work for UNICEF and the Kiwanis International children`s charity.



"I am so proud to be the recipient of this great honor," the 75-year-old Moore said. "I am doubly proud because this is an acknowledgment of UNICEF, the United Nations Children`s Fund, an organization I am honored to work for as an international goodwill ambassador."

The ceremony, where the Queen uses a sword to knight subjects, will take place at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 9th October 2003.

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