knighthood
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Andrew will also lose his Order of the Garter, the most senior knighthood in the British realm.
James Anderson, England's leading Test wicket-taker of all time, has received a knighthood.
From BBC
There were also knighthoods exchanged between King Charles and Pope Leo, but at the moment there might be a question about the value of honours.
From BBC
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.
The 78-year-old CEO bought assets such as the London Eye, received a knighthood for philanthropy and enjoyed audiences with the king.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
