Knighthood at the Palace

Professor Martyn Poliakoff picked up his knighthood at Buckingham Palace today.

The Professor, Martyn Poliakoff, is knighted by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. More info and pics: http://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/2015/6/12/knighthood-at-the-palace Palace footage licensed from BCA Also thanks to photographer John Rogers And The Prof's family!

The investiture was performed by Prince Charles.

Outside the palace with his medal... Pic by The Prof's daughter!

During their brief chat, The Professor and Prince Charles spoke about green chemistry and The Professor's recent work on an anti-malarial drug.

The Prof wore his favourite periodic table tie.

Lunch afterwards at the RSC

Here's the original video when the knighthood was announced late last year.

Our very own Professor Poliakoff has become Sir Martyn... He received a knighthood in the UK's New Year's Honours List. This video also features a "recent knight" - University of Nottingham Vice-Chancellor, Sir David Greenaway.