Back in December a committee within the British Cabinet Office decided to honor actor Patrick Stewart by bestowing him with the highest accolade of adding “Sir” to his name. Last Wednesday the Queen made it so. Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s Captain Jean-Luc Picard was officially knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
[Via TheGlobeAndMail]
Patrick Stewart, best known for his portrayal as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, is receiving the highest honor of knighthood in his home country of Britain by Queen Elizabeth II. At 69 years old, the Yorkshire native wholly deserves this award because of his talent and influence in the arts, most specifically in television, film, and theatre. Congratulations, soon-to-be Sir Patrick Stewart. Let’s celebrate with two Capt. Jean-Luc Picard videos: First, the famous TNG episode 15 edit, “That Jean-Luc Picard.” Second, “The Picard Dance Song.” Have fun trying to get this out of your head! It’s posted after the break.
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