Ringo Starr has been knighted by the Queen.

Others recognised include Britain's former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.



Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is to become Sir Ringo after being knighted by the Queen.

The 77-year-old musician receives the honour, one of the highest Her Majesty can bestow on an individual, 20 years after Sir Paul McCartney received the same award.

Starr is being recognised in the New Year Honours List for his services to music following a stratospheric career with the Beatles. He was the British band's drummer, replacing Pete Best in 1962.

Starr released his 19th solo album, "Give More Love," in July this year and said he supported Britain's decision to leave the European Union while promoting the album.

"I would have voted for Brexit, I would have voted to get out," he told BBC show "Newsnight." He added: "I think it’s a great move. I think, you know, to be in control of your own country is a good move."

Nick Clegg. Thomson Reuters

Also recognised in the New Year Honours List is Nick Clegg, the former Liberal Democrat leader and deputy prime minister. Clegg has been knighted for his political and public service.

Pollster John Curtice, the man behind the exit poll that predicted a hung parliament in this year's general election, has also been knighted.

Elsewhere, "Strictly Come Dancing" judge and ballet star Darcey Bussell is to be made a Dame.

There was also an MBE for Richard Cowie Jnr, AKA grime artist Wiley, and a CBE for former British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman.

The full list of honours is below: