Overview
- The Who frontman, 81, received the knighthood on December 10 at an investiture led by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.
- The citation notes services to charity and music, and Daltrey said he accepted the award on behalf of Teenage Cancer Trust’s “unsung heroes.”
- Daltrey launched the charity’s Royal Albert Hall concerts in 2000, a series credited with raising more than £34 million and helping establish 28 specialist NHS units.
- He has stepped back from curating the concerts and remains an honorary patron, with Robert Smith set to take on upcoming curatorial duties; reporting differs on the exact year of the handover.
- Daltrey previously received a CBE in 2004 and says he remains involved with the concerts, including plans to support future lineups.