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?
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.
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.
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.
