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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (C) presents Microsoft tycoon Bill Gates with his honorary knighthood at Buckingham Palace, London, Wednesday March 2, 2005 watched by his wife Melinda. Gates, one of the richest men in the world, cannot use the title "Sir" as he is not a British citizen. He received the KBE insignia, in recognition of his charitable donations in Commonwealth countries. EPA/CHRIS YOUNG/POOL