Sir Mick Jagger finally finds time to accept knighthood

After months of uncertainty, Mick Jagger has managed to fit Queen Elizabeth into his busy schedule.

The Rolling Stones' star said he would go to Buckingham Palace on December 12 to accept his knighthood.

After difficulties caused by his touring schedule, Jagger was initially slated to be knighted on December 10, the same date rugby star Jonny Wilkinson will be made a Member of the Order of the British Empire, or MBE.

But Jagger did not want to take attention away from the man who starred in England's World Cup-winning rugby campaign last month.

"Mick is delighted that a date has been agreed for the investiture after spending over a year touring the world with the Rolling Stones," a Jagger spokesman said.

"He would also like to express his gratitude to Buckingham Palace for their understanding of his other commitments over the last 18 months."

The spokesman said the singer's 90-year-old father Joe would join him for the big day.

The Stones have played 114 shows worldwide over the past 15 months.