knighthood
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As spring turned to summer, Mark Carney led Canada's Liberal Party to an unlikely victory, Prince Harry told the BBC he wanted to reconcile with the Royal Family, and David Beckham got a knighthood.
From BBC
Andrew will also lose his Order of the Garter, the most senior knighthood in the British realm.
James Anderson, England's leading Test wicket-taker of all time, has received a knighthood.
From BBC
There were also knighthoods exchanged between King Charles and Pope Leo, but at the moment there might be a question about the value of honours.
From BBC
Andrew is also relinquishing his other honorary titles, including his membership in the Order of the Royal Garter, the most senior order of knighthood in Britain.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
