Bob Hope
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Knighthood
for Bob Hope
Bob Hope with his wife Dolores, after being awarded the KBE.
The
American comedian Bob Hope at 94, has received an honorary knighthood at the
British Embassy in Washington. He was accompanied by his wife Dolores as he
accepted the honour from the British ambassador to the US, Sir Christopher
Meyer. The knighthood is in recognition of his work entertaining troops in
several wars, including the 1990 Gulf War.
Mr.
Hope will not be able to use the title Sir, but will be able to use the
initials KBE - Knight of the British Empire - after his name. Mr Hope,
probably the world's oldest working comedian, made his name in vaudeville
theatre and radio, before embarking on the famous 'Road' films with Bing
Crosby and Dorothy Lamour.
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