November 10, 2021 - 12:47 GMT Bridie Wilkins Elton John has shared an update on his health following hip replacement surgery, as he was made a member of the Order of Companions of Honour by Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, during a Windsor Castle investiture ceremony. The star used a walking stick at the event, as he explained that despite going through such a serious procedure, he is now"raring to go".
"I may not look as if I’m 100 per cent fit – but I’m not quite – but I’m still raring to go and I’ve got a lot more work to do as far as my life goes. So this is just a reminder that there’s more to do. More work to do for music, more work to do for charity and life is great – I’m so lucky. Sir Elton received the prestigious national award for his glittering career that has seen him release a hit single every decade since the 1970s, with record worldwide sales of 300 million.
"I can't move sideways," he said."I can't get in and out of a car. I wouldn’t be 100 per cent fit – I wouldn’t be 100 per cent confident because I’m in pain most of the time. The decision had to be made because I wouldn’t want to go on a stage and give less than 110 per cent.