People: Jul. 17, 2000

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SEAN CONNERY would have been dubbed a knight of the United Kingdom long ago but for the little fact that as a Scottish national, he'd like nothing more than to disunite the kingdom. Somehow Connery and Her Majesty put aside their differences long enough to get the deed done last week, as the former 007, in full Highland dress, accepted the honor in his hometown of Edinburgh. "It was very moving," said Connery, who spent two minutes chatting amiably with the Queen. "It's been a long time coming. It is a great honor for me and for Scotland as well." Connery donates [pound]5,000 a month to the Scottish National Party and even sports a SCOTLAND FOREVER tattoo somewhere on his body. (Thanks to the kilt, we know it's not on his legs.)