Queen knights controversial author Rushdie

The controversial author Salman Rushdie was knighted by the Queen yesterday.

Muslims around the world condemned the award when it was announced last year in the Monarch’s Birthday Honours list.

The author, who has written a number of acclaimed books, received his knighthood for services to literature.

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