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Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair and Lord Lloyd-Webber are also Garter knights and were part of the procession.

Stunt performers posed as knights, donning layers of protective gear beneath their costumes so that they could safely be lighted on fire and burn for up to 15 seconds before being extinguished.

Among more recent rugby knights was Sir Bill Beaumont, awarded "for services to rugby union football" in 2018.

The marriage of “Carmina” and cinema arguably started in 1981 with the film “Excalibur,” which indelibly used the opening movement “O Fortuna” as King Arthur rides into battle with his knights.

Turkeys, knights of old and even an oven were just some of the festive fancy dress choices by those taking part in outdoor swims on Christmas Day.