He's been described as a 'virtuoso' to boot.

The celebrated musician's unmistakable sound helped launch one of rock's biggest bands, and new listeners are still discovering why.

Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler is to be honoured at this year's Hoolie in the Hydro event in December. The evening is Scotland's biggest celebration of traditional music and organisers have announced ...

The 87-year-old former queen consort appeared to need a gentle reminder from her namesake granddaughter Carlos Alvarez/Getty The Spanish royal family went viral with a protocol mix-up while on holiday ...

A FOUNDING member of Dire Straits told a lawyer who called him a “deep-pocketed rock star” that he is actually just a “pensioner living in a semi”. Musician David Knopfler hit out while opposing ...

One of the biggest Hollywood heartthrobs of the 1980s was Cary Elwes, who snatched our hearts as Westley in The Princess Bride. The farmhand turned pirate lord of the seas was famed for his good looks ...

A founder member of Dire Straits, one of the biggest bands of the 1980s, has spoken at a planning inquiry into a 1,200-home development near his home in Devon. David Knopfler made a speech at the ...

Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa visited Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) in Bhutan and was received in audience by Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Princess Akiko is visiting ...

Princess Beatrice is set to be all smiles today as she marks her 38th birthday. The princess, who is not a working royal, is likely to be spoilt by her nearest and dearest today, including her husband ...