Harold Pinter

I found the offer of a knighthood something that I couldn't possibly accept. I found it to be somehow squalid, a knighthood. There's a relationship to government about knights.

English Dramatist

Anthony Hopkins

The knighthood was a tremendous honour, I don't dismiss it. But I feel embarrassed by the flowery, theatrical stuff that goes with being an actor.

Welsh Actor

Chris Hoy

I made a comment saying that it was 'mad' that I'm getting a knighthood for riding a bike but I meant mad as in unbelievable.

British Driver

Steven Berkoff

A knighthood would be a bit too much. An OBE or an MBE or whatever they are called, one of those would be more elegant.

English Actor

Sean Connery

The knighthood I received was a fantastic honour but it's not something I've ever used and I don't think I ever will.

Scottish Actor

Alex Ferguson

The culmination of three trophies was the pinnacle of my career and it has been rewarded with a knighthood.

Scottish Coach

Roger Moore

The knighthood for my humanitarian work meant more than if it had been for my acting.

Terry Pratchett

I'm glad a genre writer has got a knighthood, but stunned that it was me.

English Author

Alastair Cook

I am hugely honoured and proud to be receiving a knighthood.

English Athlete

Gyles Brandreth

I don't poo-pooh anyone's knighthood or other honors.

British Actor

Knighthood often signifies honor and respect in society, highlighting exceptional achievement.

Cultural Prestige

Knighthood does not make someone royalty, but a respected figure in chivalry or services.

Not Royalty

Traditionally, only men could be knights, but the modern use is more inclusive.

Gender Specific

A knighthood often comes with the title 'Sir' and is granted in a formal ceremony.

Formal Recognition

Knighthood is earned, not passed down through families like other titles.

Not Hereditary

The knighting ceremony often involves a monarch tapping the recipient's shoulder with a sword.

Ceremonial Sword

Orders of knighthood are historic groups with their own traditions and insignia.

Historical Orders

Knighthood embodies ideals like bravery, courtesy, and honor.

Chivalric Values

Modern knighthoods are often aligned with philanthropic efforts and social contributions.

Philanthropic Alignment

 when she asked the question, "Why did no one tell us that the crisis was coming?" I'll never get my knighthood. I'll never get my knighthood. That's not the important point. The thing you have to remember is, these are eminent economists, some of the smartest people on the planet. Do you see the challenge?