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Knight Hood; What qualifies Someone??
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X
in McKinney, TX
Apr 07, 2005
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What is going on with the British political system. When people such as Elton John and Mick Jagger recieve this honor, can it be taken seriously??? It kinda pisses me off!!!
Why can't I be called Sir Stephen. THAT would be a BAD ASS name.
But how does some become Knighted? It use to be warriors, then scientist. What is going on here?
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Maegan
in Tampa, FL - USA
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 08:23 AM
You're American...You can't be Sir.
But you can pay 20 pounds to become a Lord.
Lord Kevin Spacey is. One. A Lord. |
Maegan
in Tampa, FL - USA
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 08:26 AM
Also...
Knighthood has honored people like Sir Paul McCartney, Dame Maggie Smith, and Rudy Giuliani. Other monarchies and even the French Republic award knighthoods. There are also fraternal organizations that refer to their members as knights, such as Knights of Columbus, a Catholic lay order, and the Knights Templar, a Masonic order.
The sovereign of the United Kingdom (currently Queen Elizabeth II) is traditionally referred to as the "fountain of honour," the source of titles such as knighthoods, awarded in recognition of service. Various honorific orders exist, but not all of them include knighthood. Recipients of the four highest orders, including the Order of the Garter, are personally chosen by the sovereign. The Cabinet Office of the U.K suggests the rest of the honorees for the sovereign's approval.
Anyone can nominate a British citizen for knighthood or other royal honors (although self-nomination is discouraged).This means YOU, Stephen. Nominations from the public account for about a quarter of all recommendations. The Prime Minister and government departments usually submit the rest of the recommendations for the biannual Honors List.
The Order of the British Empire is perhaps the most common knighthood given today. It's frequently awarded to civilians for public service and contributions to the nation. Many British scientists, educators, doctors, nurses, charitable and social workers, business people, athletes, writers, actors, musicians, and artists have received this distinction.
Foreign nationals can also be knighted, but they are not allowed to use the title "Sir" or "Dame" before their names (sorry, Rudy), although they can add "KBE" after their names. The U.K. Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs usually nominates foreigners for knighthood and similar honors. Foreign knighthoods are conferred based on a person's contribution to relations between their country and Britain. |
X
in McKinney, TX
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 08:33 AM
Well, that doesn't explain Elton John or Mick Jagger. |
Boo
in The Land of the Haggii...
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 08:36 AM
Ooh, ooh!
Anybody want to nominate me?
I believe Elton John and Mick Jagger were knighted for their 'services to the country'. I suppose that means they attract tourism or some such nonsense. |
X
in McKinney, TX
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 08:44 AM
Oh,Im sure Elton did some "Servicing" ! |
LaMa
in Europe
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 08:45 AM
I think it was because they played for Charles and the kids once a while |
X
in McKinney, TX
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 09:17 AM
My Title has now been upgraded. I now feel like That guy that was Emperor of America! |
Hairy Houdini
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 09:35 AM
Stephen, Emperor Norton was a friend of mine, and you, Sir, are no Emperor Norton... emperor penguin, maybe |
X
in McKinney, TX
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 09:40 AM
Rrrrright....Like we are supposed to believe you had a friend. |
Mark-N-Isa
in Midwest USA
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 12:45 PM
Stephen,
Not that you give a shit about anyone else's opinion... but things like nominating yourself for a title (whether you deserve said nomination or not) or using a title you're not entitled to is reminiscent of an Evildream antic. You aren't in his peer group are you?
Every time I see your name now it makes me wonder what you're thinking. Not even people who actually carry that title go around sticking it on everything they can.
You aren't a little attention hound like our little buddy Evildream are you? If not, then what's the purpose of knighting yourself (which is bad enough) but then repeatedly showing it off??? It takes away from your credibility as a MOH moderator... but then again, the screening process for that title is becoming deeply suspect.
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Smerk
in to mischief
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 | 05:39 PM
Boo, I'll nominate you if you'll nominate me (I can get a knighthood thanks to my folks being poms)...I'll supply my own sword too!  |
Boo
in The Land of the Haggii...
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 | 01:18 AM
Smerk, that's a deal!
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Smerk
in to mischief
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 | 01:41 AM
Okay, so how do we go about nominating people now? |
Rod
in the land of smarties.
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 | 01:59 AM
How exactly does one get knighted?
Unfortunately, the 'nominate' link on the page does not work.
So I've really been no help, now, have I?
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Rod
in the land of smarties.
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 | 02:04 AM
Well, lookie here.
Guess I hit submit aboot five minutes too soon.
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Smerk
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 | 04:29 AM
Thanks Rod! Now, Boo, I need all your personal details...and why do we think you should be nominated for a knighthood?
Jeez, the Welsh are so bizarre, they had to list a separate form just for them!  |
Boo
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 | 05:32 AM
All my personal details, eh?
What do you want to know?
Credit card details?
And...I save damsels and that. Does that make me eligable for being knighted? |
Nettie
in Perth, Western Australia
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 | 05:40 AM
Boo, you may save damsels but who saves you??? |
Smerk
in to mischief
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 | 05:41 AM
Do you have a sword? If not, I could lend you one...Sorry, but knight is synonomous with sword for me... |
Nettie
in Perth, Western Australia
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 | 06:01 AM
And dragons. Do you have a dragon? |
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