Gary Oldman, The Who's Roger Daltrey knighted by King Charles III

LONDON, United Kingdom — The Who singer Roger Daltrey and actor Gary Oldman were knighted on Friday for their services to charity, music and drama.

Daltrey, who co-founded The Who in 1964, will also take the title of "Sir" having been recognized for his services to charity and music in King Charles III's Birthday Honors list.

The 81-year-old singer has been a patron of Teenage Cancer Trust since 2000, holding fundraising concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall for more than two decades.

"It's kind of weird, but I am deeply honored to get this, especially for the charity for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and I accept it on their behalf really, because this honor is really for all unsung heroes," the "My Generation" singer told the Press Association.

"It's a dream come true for me, but it's especially a dream because the charity means so much," he added.

Oldman, who won a best actor Oscar for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in 2017's "Darkest Hour," also received a knighthood for his services to drama.

The 67-year-old's films have earned over $11 billion, and his credits include the "Harry Potter" series, The "Dark Knight" Trilogy and "Air Force One," along with cameo appearances in sitcom "Friends" and music videos for David Bowie and Guns N' Roses.

Stage star Elaine Page, who played Eva Peron in the first production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita," and novelist Pat Barker have both been made dames.

Barker is known for her World War I "Regeneration Trilogy," the first book of which was turned into a Hollywood film starring Jonathan Pryce.

Apart from them, world famous football superstar David Beckham was included in the new list of knights.