Sir Billy Connolly has been knighted for his services to entertainment and charity - just weeks before his 75th birthday.
The British comedian joked that he should be called 'Lancelot' as he had the honour bestowed upon him by the Duke of Cambridge during an Investiture ceremony at London's Buckingham Palace.
The long-time actor also imparted some words of wisdom during the event, saying that men in the entertainment industry must 'get a grip of themselves' in the wake of sexual harassment revelations.
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A huge honour: Sir Billy Connolly has been knighted for his entertainment and charity services - just weeks before his 75th birthday
The Hobbit star divulged: 'I think the air is going to be cleared and a lot of things that should have been done years ago are going to be done to protect young men and women.
His admission comes after Billy admitted he was left feeling 'a little embarrassed' after learning that he was going to be knighted.
He told the BBC: 'I am a little embarrassed but deep within me, I'm very pleased to have it. '
While Billy was accompanied by his long-time wife Pamela Stephenson, the actor revealed his sadness at not having his late parents or sister witness his special day.
Overjoyed: The comedian proudly held up his medal after the service
He lamented: 'I wish my sister was here. My sister Flo died last year and she would have loved that, and my parents are both dead, so I wish they were here to see it.
'I feel as if I should be called Lancelot or something. Sir Lancelot, that would be nice. Sir Billy doesn't quite have the same ring.'
As well as a successful career in stand-up comedy, Billy has also starred in the likes of The Hobbit, Mrs Brown and The Last Samurai.
His knighthood occurred just a day after Billy - who revealed he is battling Parkinsons disease in 2013 - raised awareness of his condition at Downing Street.
Dr Parkinson's 1817 Essay On The Shaking Palsy saw him become the first to describe 'paralysis agitans', a condition that would later be renamed Parkinson's disease by french neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot.
The reception is a cause close to Billy's heart - he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and Parkinson's in the same week in 2013.
Parkinson's is a chronic neurological disorder, characterised by a deficiency of dopamine.
Actor Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali are among the most famous people with it.
The main symptoms are slowness of movement, stiffness of muscles and shaking.
Source: dailymail
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