Did Bob Geldorf have to change his nationality to become a Sir?

Answer 1

Any sections of the media which call him 'Sir' are wrong (as they so often are with titles). His kighthood is honorary, like Spike Milligan's (also Irish) and Steven Spielberg and Paul Getty's. Paul Getty did take out British citizenship enabling him to use his title. I doubt it means enough to Bob Geldof that he would bother doing so.

Answer 2

In addition to the answers given that this title is purely honorary due to Bob Geldorf's Irish nationality, normally such an award is made by the British Ambassador to that country and not personally bestowed by the Sovereign. However, in recognition of Bob Geldorf's unique contribution of fund raising for the starving people of the world, Her Majesty The Queen, broke with tradition and personally awarded the honour.

Answer 3

He could have chosen dual Irish/British nationality (as Terry Wogan did), only then could he have used the title "Sir Bob".

Answer 4

I don't think he did change his nationality.

His is therefore an honorary knighthood, and so he is not actually entitled to call himself "Sir Bob".

Answer 5

No, you don't have to be a British citizen to be granted knighthood, and most countries don't deprive people of citizenship for accepting foreign dignities.

Answer 6

nope, hes an honorary sir

Answer 7

hes an honourary sir, he cant be a sir if hes irish

Answer 8

No. Being a Sir is enough of a joke than to attach consequences to it.

Answer 9

No, its a courtesy title.

Answer 10

i thought he was northern irish,if so then he is a british subject and entitled to be ,