Ray Davies to be knighted by the Prince of Wales today

Ray Davies frontman of The Kinks will today (March 16) be knighted by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.

It was announced in the New Year Honours List that Davies would receive a knighthood for services to the arts.

Davies has already recieved a CBE from the Queen in 2004. On hearing the news of his new title he said “Initially I felt a mixture of surprise, humility, joy and a bit embarrassed but after thinking about it, I accept this for my family and fans as well as everyone who has inspired me to write.”

Having recently announced his first album of solo material in 10 years called ‘Americana’, to be released on April 21, this could proove to be another pivotol year for the lead singer and songwriter.

Davies has been a songwriting inspiration to generations of fans who continue to hope for a full Kinks reunion and although rumours contiue to circulate no concrete plans have been confirmed.