David Beckham to ‘finally be awarded knighthood’
He’s always just fallen short David Beckham is reportedly set to finally receive a knighthood after years of speculation and near misses. The the famous former football and British icon has long been tipped to receive the honour, with the whole thing becoming a bit of a running joke. With services to football, on both […]
10 months ago
London mayor Sadiq Khan ‘to receive knighthood’ on New Year Honours List
The London mayor is set to receive the gong for his political and public service The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is set to be knighted in the New Year Honours list, according to reports. Khan, who has been London mayor since 2016, is expected to receive the honour for his political and public service. […]
1 year ago
Sol Campbell declares he deserves knighthood
He also claimed he should be considered one of the ‘sporting greats of our country’. Former Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell has revealed that he feels he is constantly ‘overlooked’ and insisted he deserves a knighthood. The powerhouse defender was a key member of the “Invincibles” side who went unbeaten as they won the […]
1 year ago
Post Office campaigner Alan Bates has been knighted
The former subpostmaster has been included in the King’s birthday honours. Alan Bates, the campaigner who highlighted the Post Office scandal, has been handed a knighthood in King Charles’ birthday honours. The former post office operator founded the Justice for Sub-postmasters Alliance, and was one of the key voices and campaigners in bringing attention to the […]
1 year ago
Christopher Nolan to receive knighthood
The Oppenheimer creator will be honoured alongside his wife. Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan will be honoured with a knighthood for his services to film, along with his wife and co-producer Emma Thomas. The UK government have confirmed that the pair will receive the esteemed titles in England this year. Nolan will receive a knighthood and […]
2 years ago
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin set to be knighted
Arise, Sir King of the Cheap Pints Wetherspoon pub boss and Brexit campaigner Tim Martin is reportedly set to receive a knighthood in the New Year Honours list. The 68-year-old will be recognised for his services to business, the MailOnline has reported. It comes after a campaign from business secretary Kemi Badenoch, who has reportedly been arguing […]
2 years ago