![]() Spike died at the age of 83 and his tombstone inscription – ‘I told you I was ill’ – ensures that he will forever be remembered first and foremost as a comic genius. His poem ‘On the Ning Nang Nong’ was voted Britain’s funniest poem. A BBC poll voted him as the ‘funniest person of the last 1000 years’. Spike was awarded an honorary knighthood and CBE for his services to entertainment, and also the British Comedy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award. During the ceremony, Nils had a sword dubbed on each side of his head, where his shoulders should be, to confirm his regimental knighthood. ![]() Over the years, he has been promoted through the ranks after being adopted by Royal Guard who visited the zoo. It was performed on BBC radio in England, and later on Radio New Zealand’s Sunday morning children’s programme. Penguin Nils Olav has been an honorary member and mascot of the Norwegian King's Guard since 1972. His novels include Puckoon, and he produced seven volumes of war memoirs.īadjelly the Witch, which Spike wrote for his daughter Jane, was first published in 1973. Works Cited: Anything Left Handed - Left-handed products and lefthanded people. Sir Lucas disregarded his familys well being fr the sake of hs own vanity in purchasing a knighthood, that he could not really afford, and did not really deserve. He has written several story books and poetry for children. The Knighthood of Sir Lucas in Pride and Prejudice is part of Knighthoods decline. ![]() He is perhaps best known for creating, writing and performing the popular 1950s BBC Radio show The Goon Show. During his time in the army he joined the Bill Hall Trio and performed for the troops. When the Second World War (as Spike called it, the Adolf Hitler Show) began, he enlisted and served in the 56th Heavy Regiment as a signaller. Not bad for a 3-foot tall penguin actually. KNIGHTHOOD: Serge Rezvani Decorated with French Legion of Honor. The family lived in India and Rangoon (Yangon) before returning to Britain when Spike was twelve. He made honorary colonel-in-chief of the elite Norwegian Kings Guard in 2005. KNIGHTHOOD: Status Quo stars Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi recieve OBE. Spike (Terence Alan) was born to British parents in India, where his father, an army captain, was stationed in Poona (Pune). He is the mascot and colonel-in-chief of the Norwegian Kings Guard. His wild imagination and madcap humour had a timeless appeal that continues to delight audiences of all ages to this day. Brigadier Sir Nils Olav III is a king penguin who resides in Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Spike Milligan (1918–2002) was a famous British comedian, poet, writer and musician.
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