Patrick Stewart played Capt . Jean - Luc Picard on ` ` Star Trek : The Next Generation '' Queen Elizabeth II bestows knighthood on actor who 's played kings , generals , captains . Others on honors list include designers , restaurateurs , Formula 1 racing figures . Honors occur twice a year -- at New Year 's and on queen 's birthday in June .
Patrick Stewart played Capt . Jean-Luc Picard on `` Star Trek : The Next Generation '' Queen Elizabeth II bestows knighthood on actor who 's played kings , princes , captains . Others on honors list include designers , restaurateurs , Formula 1 racing figures . Honors given twice a year -- at New Year 's and on queen 's birthday in June .