ROCK singer Rod Stewart has been honoured in Britain's traditional New Year honours.
Stewart, known for hits such as Maggie May and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?, has been named a CBE (Commander of the British empire).
He is the latest in a recent string of pop stars to receive honours from the Queen, though his gong is lower in the pecking order than the knighthoods given to Elton John and Paul McCartney.
The Queen's granddaughter, Zara Phillips, has been given an MBE (Member of the British empire) after winning the 2006 equestrian world and European championships. She received the BBC sports personality of the year award a few weeks ago.
The 11th in line to the throne and daughter of Princess Anne becomes the most senior royal to be recognised in the list.
Actor Hugh Laurie, who shot to international fame in the TV series House, becomes an Officer of the British Empire.
Despite media speculation, there is no knighthood for former England football captain David Beckham OBE.
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