Crime writer Sir Ian Rankin receives knighthood at Buckingham Palace
Crime writer Sir Ian Rankin said it was "absolutely thrilling" to be honoured with a knighthood at Buckingham Palace.
Sir Ian, creator of Det Insp John Rebus was knighted for services to literature and charity on Tuesday. The University of Edinburgh graduate, 63, is known for his crime novels focused on Rebus, which are mostly based in and around the Scottish capital.Sir Ian was knighted by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace.
The crime writer, originally from Fife, said he was initially "bemused" when told about the knighthood "because a few years ago I was given an OBE and I probably thought that's about as much as I can expect."
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