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Hello,
I don't know if this question falls into this category, but I hope you can help! What exactly are the practical benefits of being knighted Sir (or Dame for women). Is this purely ceremonial? Is there some cash benefit (like the Nobel)? It raises prestige for the recognition of many decades of distinguised service, I understand.
Thank you
Tim
Hello Tim. There are no financial or practical benefits to be awarded a knighthood, it is purely an honorary award. However being called Sir or Lady carries a certain amount of prestige as you suggested and can "open certain doors" that may de denied to ordinary folk. Who amongst us would refuse a knighthood if offered one ?
Mark
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Mark Smith
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I have a good basic knowledge of British political history, but my speciality is the Kings and Queens of England and Scotland from 927 AD. Please no social history questions, it's not my strong point and I'm unlikely to answer them.
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"A" level in History.
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