The duke said: 'It is a great pleasure and honor for me to be in New York again. He said he was 'humbled and gratified' by the honor, adding: 'I feel it is for everyone.' On the Scene: Peter Bergen: Getting al Qaeda to talk

On the Scene: Barbara Starr: Al Qaeda hunt expands? Intelligence intercept led to Buffalo suspects Giuliani will not be able to use the title 'Sir Rudolph' because he is not a UK citizen, but he can put the initials 'KBE' (Knight of the British Empire) after his name.Īgencies reportedly got hijack tips in 1998 The titles were announced during a City Hall visit by the Queen's second son, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York. Honorary titles of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire are also being conferred on the city's police and fire commissioners. Giuliani received the honor on Monday for his 'outstanding help and support to the bereaved British families in New York' in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani received the news that he is to receive an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II with the words: 'Just call me Rudy.'

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