The Who frontman Sir Roger Daltrey to receive knighthood at Windsor Castle

Lewis Henderson

By Lewis Henderson


Published: 10/12/2025

- 09:42

The rockstar has raised over £32million for charity

The Who frontman, Sir Roger Daltrey, is set to receive his knighthood at Windsor Castle.

Sir Roger, renowned for his hits such as Baba O'Riley and My Generation, is being honoured for his services to charity and music.


The Who star launched and curated the Teenage Cancer Trust's Royal Albert Hall concerts from 2000 to 2025, raising more than £32million for charity.

His work has led to the setting up of 28 specialist units within the NHS.

Sir Roger DaltreyThe Who frontman Sir Roger Daltrey is set to receive his knighthood at Windsor Castle | PA

Sir Roger said he felt "deeply honoured" to have been made a knight bachelor in the King's Birthday Honours.

The first Teenage Cancer Trust show by The Who and Friends at the Royal Albert Hall in 2000 raised more than £12million in ticket sales and revenue from a concert film and CD.

The Pinball Wizard star rose to fame in the 1960s with his mod rock band, alongside bandmates Pete Townshend, Keith Moon and John Entwistle.

Also among the individuals to be honoured are professional darts player Luke Humphries and Bridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh.

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Sir Roger said he felt 'deeply honoured' to have been made a knight bachelor

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Sir Roger Daltrey

The Quadrophenia star rose to fame in the 1960s with his mod rock band

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Mr Humphries secured his first World Championship in January 2024, beating Luke Littler in the final.

The sportsman was ranked world number one for nearly two years and will be eyeing up a second World Championship in the coming weeks.

Mr Humphries was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to darts.

Ms Andoh will also be recognised with an MBE for her services to drama.

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Luke Humphries is set to receive an MBE for services to darts

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Well known for her role as Lady Agatha Danbury in the Netflix series Bridgerton, the 62-year-old has also appeared in BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who.

She's featured in episodes of medical drama Casualty, and in CBBC children's spy show MI High.

On the stage, Ms Andoh has appeared in productions including Richard II at Shakespeare's Globe, Troilus and Cressida with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Great Expectations at the Bristol Old Vic.

She joins Paralympic swimmer and volleyball player Monica Vaughan, 73, who has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to sport.

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Adjoa Andoh will be recognised with an MBE for her services to drama

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The nine-time Paralympic gold medallist competed at the Toronto 1976 and then Arnhem 1980 Games.

Recently, broadcaster Claudia Winklemen appeared delighted as King Charles presented her with an MBE during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

The 53-year-old Strictly Come Dancing presenter, dressed in a white suit and headband, was photographed greeting the monarch as she received the honour for her services to broadcasting.

Her co-host Tess Daly had been awarded the same honour just weeks earlier.