Call him Moore, Sir Roger Moore! The former James Bond actor, 75, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth on Thursday for his work as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nation Children's Fund . "The Queen congratulated me on my work with UNICEF, which she said must be very satisfying - and she also mentioned 007 too," Moore told Sky News. Sir Roger collapsed while performing on Broadway in May and was subsequently fitted with a pacemaker. "I was very fortunate to get my heart sorted out with a pacemaker and it's ticking away like mad and doing a little overtime today," he said.

He even had a word for fellow actor turned politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, who stormed to election victory in California and will become the state's next governor. "If he does all the things that he says he will, then California will be an even better place to live in," said Moore. UNICEF was created by the United Nations in 1946 to provide food, clothing and care to Europe's impoverished post-war children and now operates worldwide.

The 75-year-old, who was knighted for his tireless charity work, revealed that the Queen had recognised his dilemma. The actor said: "I had the worst attack of stage fright in my life. When you realise the gravitas of the situation, it's slightly nerve-racking. It was like a costume drama and I was Sir Ivanhoe - a part I have played, incidentally." "Her Majesty said I'd been involved with charities for a long time but she supposed that people will always call me 007. I said that I didn't mind because I was paid money for it!"

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Below: Roger Moore arrives at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, Oct. 9 2003, to receive his knighthood from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II . Former 007 film star Moore, was being knighted, not in recognition of his long acting career, which included seven James Bond movies, but for his charity work, particularly with UNICEF

Later there was a party to celebrate, and guests included Sir
Sean Connery, Sir Michael Caine, Sir David Frost, Leslie Bricusse,
Bryan Forbes and many others ... HELLO magazine covered it (in
exchange for a substantial donation to UNICEF) so watch out in a
future issue for it.

Leave your good wishes for Sir Roger Moore