‘Much loved comedy legend Eric Sykes has scooped a top honour - but missed out on his knighthood.’.‘When his knighthood was announced in the birthday honours list in June, he paid tribute to the people who work for the charities he has supported.’.‘And yet he remained the only major explorer of the age never to receive a knighthood.’.‘This gave rise to doubts about whether he was fit to receive a knighthood.’.
‘He has received a knighthood in recognition of his services to education.’.‘In February 2002 he received a knighthood from the Queen for his services to local government.’.‘Professor Ian Kershaw received a knighthood for his services to history.’.‘The Welsh rugby fan said he was delighted to meet Sir Clive Woodward, who was at the palace to receive his knighthood.’.Over 100,000 French translations of English words and phrases. Membership to these orders was highly coveted. ‘At the age of 69, Scotland's most famous son has finally received a knighthood.’ French Translation of knighthood The official Collins English-French Dictionary online. The Complete List of British Orders of Knighthood and Chivalry Most of Great Britain’s Orders of Knighthood have their origins in the Middle Ages, when select bands of knights fought in European countries to support the king or a religious ideal.‘Actress Dorothy Tutin was also invested as a Dame Commander and actor Michael Caine received a knighthood.’.& 19., April, 1661 with a perfect list of their names in the same order as they were knighted by His Majesty. A true relation of the ceremonies at the creating of the Knights of the Honourable Order of the Bath, the 18. ‘Sir Richard Thompson received a knighthood for his post as head of the Queen's medical household and physician to the Queen.’ Filed under: Knights and knighthood - England - Early works to 1800.‘Honorary knighthoods for foreign citizens are occasionally presented at investitures at the Palace.’.‘Nowadays, major disclosures of the soon-to-be recipients of knighthoods and peerages are commonplace.’.‘The two men received knighthoods at about the same time.’ RIP brand Beckham: Hacked emails suggest ex-England captain called gong bosses unappreciative c after knighthood snub, refused to donate 1m to Unicef declaring its my fing money and.‘Tight new spending limits are set to be imposed on Britain's political parties to stop them going cap in hand to donors angling for peerages, knighthoods and other favours.’.‘The screen veteran is the biggest name on the Queen's birthday honours list, receiving a knighthood.’.Sense of 'rank or dignity of a knight' is from c. ‘Prince's Trust chief executive Tom Shebbeare received a knighthood in the Queen's personal honours list.’ knighthood (n.) Old English cnihthad 'the period between childhood and manhood ' see knight (n.) + -hood.‘Honours, such as knighthoods, peerages, and other decorations, are awarded on his recommendation.’.‘Unlike the hereditary peerages of old, knighthoods are not bestowed according to birth or social status.’.
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