Sir Roger told the press after the investiture ceremony that he is accepting the honour on behalf of all those at the Teenage Cancer Trust.
He said the knighthood is an “incredible honour”, adding: “For me, it’s a double honour because I’m getting it for my work with Teenage Cancer Trust. “So personally, it’s wonderful. But for Teenage Cancer Trust, I’m accepting it on behalf of all those people who may never get an honour and without whom we never would have made the success we have made of our charity. It’s important to me that I make them realize they are really appreciated.”
“It is an incredible honour,” he added. “I was born in the Second World War and grew up in the streets in London, so for a kid like me, achieving this, it’s a dream.”
“It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust,” shared Daltrey when the news was first announced in June. “I accept this award not only for myself but on behalf of all the unsung heroes who have given their energy towards making the Teenage Cancer Trust the success it has become. The likes of The Who and their fans, Angie Jenkison, Lindsay Hughes, Des Murphy, Rob Ballantine and the late Chris York are some of many who have done so much to elevate the charity, to the point where it now has 28 specialist units in NHS hospitals across the U.K.”
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