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Americans Don't Stand A Chance At Guessing Which Celebs Have Been Knighted By The British Royal Family

Can You Guess Which Celebs Have Been Knighted By The British Royal Family?

[Mick Jagger](https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1546016) is best known as the lead singer of the Rolling Stones.

Sir Michael Jagger was knighted in 2003.

[Maggie Smith](https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/18/magazine/there-is-nothing-like-this-dame.html) is best known for her work in _Downton Abbey,_ the _Harry Potter_ series, and _The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel._

Dame Margaret Smith received her damehood in 1990.

Some of [Steven's](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steven-spielberg-to-be-knighted/) most popular work includes _Jaws, E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial_, and _Jurassic Park._

Steven Spielberg was made an honorary knight in 2001.

You might remember [Julie](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/750290.stm) from _The Sound of Music, The Princess Diaries_, and _Mary Poppins_.

Dame Julie Andrews received her damehood in 2000.

Though [Angelina](https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-29565253) is an excellent actress, this royal recognition was not earned through her movies. The Queen awarded her this honor for her work to eradicate war zone sexual violence.

Angelina Jolie was made an honorary dame in 2014.

You might recognize [Anthony](https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1993-02-23-9303184625-story.html) from _Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal_, and _Westworld_.

Sir Anthony Hopkins was knighted in 1993.

[Melinda](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/jan/28/angela-ahrendts-melinda-gates-made-dames) was bestowed this honor for her service to philanthropy and international development.

Melinda Gates was made an honorary dame in 2014.

[Michael](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1026056.stm) is best known for his acting in _Miss Congeniality_, the _Dark Knight_ trilogy, and _The Man Who Would Be King._

Sir Michael Caine was knighted in 2000.

Princes Charles bestowed this honor upon [Ralph](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/06/20/prince-charles-gives-ralph-lauren-honorary-knighthood/1511461001/) for his services to fashion.

Ralph Lauren received his honorary knighthood in 2019.

[Elton](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/59754.stm) is one of the best-selling musical artists in history.

Sir Elton John was made a knight in 1998.

Perhaps you should have paid more attention in your world history class!

The queen says to study up on your British history.

Remembering knights and dames is hard, but you did a pretty good job!

Well done, chap!

You're an expert in everything British! Way to go.

The queen would be proud!

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