Music legend Ringo Starr is set to be knighted in the New Year's Honours, The Sun reported.
The Beatles drummer, 77, will be recognised for services to music and charity.
Despite being awarded an MBE in 1965, it is understood that Ringo had all but given up on his ambitions to become a sir.
The Liverpudlian is said to be 'made up,' a friend told The Sun, who added that it is 'richly deserved, if a little overdue.'
His award, for lifetime services to music and charity, in the New Year's Honours will be formally announced next week.
A close family friend added: 'It came as a bolt from the blue. Ringo was totally knocked sideways but is chuffed to bits.'
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