France honors artistic achievement of The Police

PARIS -- The Police, fresh off a reunion concert in Paris, received a French award for their contribution to the arts Monday.

French Culture Minister Christine Albanel honored the rock trio of Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers as chevaliers of the Order of Arts and Letters at a Paris ceremony.

"We are very happy to be among your knights," said Sting, speaking in French. The Police are known for hits such as "Roxanne," "Message in a Bottle" and "Don't Stand So Close to Me."

They kicked off their reunion tour in late May with a performance in Vancouver, British Columbia. The band broke up in 1984 at the height of their success.