Kinks frontman Ray Davies has joined the likes of Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, & Elton John with the prestigious honor of being Knighted. He was recognized for his services to the arts today (3/16/17) by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.

“It lasted three minutes and it went very well,” Davies told the Daily Mail. “And I said goodbye and went home.”

Before being Knighted, Davies was named Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by the Queen back in 2004.

Davies had already announced plans for a long-awaited Kinks reunion, another book and a musical before officially becoming Sir Ray. “Initially I felt a mixture of surprise, humility, joy and a bit embarrassed,” he said of the honor. “But after thinking about it, I accept this for my family and fans – as well as everyone who has inspired me to write.”