patronage

Secondly, the power of patronage.

It is what is known as a “dynastic order of chivalry”; that is, an order under the patronage of a royal family.

But we couldn’t resist resurfacing a handful of other stories of Trump pardon recipients, some of whom may not be poised to reassert political power but who definitely have fascinating backstories, and who help illustrate Trump’s personal patronage philosophy.

For example, the Royal African Company, founded in the 17th Century under royal patronage, has been claimed as transporting more enslaved people from Africa across the Atlantic than any other company.

Liz was given the opportunity to take photos of the investiture, featuring cyclist Mark Cavendish and ex-footballer Ally McCoist, after Prince William heard about Liz through his patronage of London Air Ambulance Charity.