Here's a prediction: an old woman will today hit Microsoft supremo Bill Gates with a deadly weapon. After all, what other reason does The World's Richest Man have for coming to London town today if not to get tapped up by the Queen?
Gates, the world's wealthiest man, will receive the award from the queen at Buckingham Palace. He will become a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an honour that dates back to 1917, though monarchs have been creating knights for hundreds of years.
Among the pomp and grandeur of the formal state rooms at the palace, Gates will kneel in front of the sovereign, who will gently tap him on the shoulder with a sword.
The award comes in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to enterprise" but of course, Sir Bill isn't actually Sir Bill - only knights from Commonwealth countries are allowed to use the title.
Still, it's one to boast about to the kids. Perhaps Gates can share tips with Lizzy on living big.
Must get draughty in them big ole houses, ma'am.
