Tom Jones was honoured at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, when be bacame a Knight of the Realm. With his son and manager Mark looking proudly on, the legendary performer knelt down before the Queen as she tapped him on each shoulder with the blade of a sword.


Tom said afterwards:

"I got a little nervous, the adrenaline was pumping."

Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, he said the new medal would be his most prized possession.

When I was a kid all I wanted was a hit record, I never thought about a knighthood. This is the best thing I've ever had - it's a wonderful feeling.

And he wasn't the only one feeling a little emotional. The Beverley Sisters, who were honoured with MBEs, seemed distinctly overwhelmed by the combination of meeting Her Majesty and Tom Jones at the same event.

"Oh, we love you Tom – you're so wonderful!"

Babs then said it was time she and her siblings, Joy and Teddy, beat a hasty retreat. "It's all a bit too much for us," said the 73-year-old. "We're off home for a cup of tea."


I wonder if Tom will still get knickers thrown at him when he performs now he's a Sir???