Go boldly to the palace … and arise, Sir Patrick

LONDON — Patrick Stewart has been upgraded from captain – to knight. The actor – famous for playing Capt. Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” – officially became Sir Patrick Stewart when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. While “Star Trek” introduced him to a different group of fans, Stewart is also a widely respected stage actor.