Who singer honoured by Queen

Roger Daltrey, the charismatic singer of The Who, has received a royal honour by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday. The royal honours are bestowed by the queen, but she chooses only a few. Most recipients are selected by committees of civil servants from nominations made by the government and the public.

The 60-year-old rock singer said he had been honoured to meet the Queen as she conducted the honours ceremony at Buckingham Palace. "She said I got this for my music as well as charity work but I don't think she's a rock and roll fan," he joked. "She'd probably fall off her podium if she heard The Who's songs."

The Who are currently planning a new album, called "Who2", which will be their first studio recording in 23 years.
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