knighthood

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Flaunting their knighthood as a mark of status but discarding it the moment it requires true honor, they treat their vows only as an invented tradition, a set of rituals to legitimize their own power.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Meanwhile, the Royal Edinburgh Botanic Garden's chief executive said it was an "immense honour" to have been awarded a knighthood as he prepares to retire.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Andrew will also lose his Order of the Garter, the most senior knighthood in the British realm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

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 The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

It was just the sort of notion that would appeal to Renly Baratheon; a splendid new order of knighthood, with gorgeous new raiment to proclaim it.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin