Can an Canadian national be knighted by the Queen of England?

Answer 1

Potentially, anyone can be knighted by the Queen, as long as they are a British Citizen. In reality, people are nominated for outstanding (and usually lifelong) service to a particular field. Foreign nationals can receive honorary knighthoods, OBEs, MBEs and so on. For example, the singer Bono recently was honored for his charity work. Most honors are given to British Citizens, though. PS It's Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, not just England.

Answer 2

Yes, because Queen Elizabeth II is also queen of Canada.

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NO, British Royalty has no role in our government, other than to drive around our streets at great expense waving at people who still believe they are British subjects. They are not and cannot be knighted as a British subject or UK citizen can.

Canadians can still be knighted because anyone can be knighted, even, god forbid, Americans. For example Bill Gates.

BUT should a Canadian accept such a title they will have to give up their Canadian citizenship. A recent example is Conrad Black.

I said will but reality can be different. French titles have been accepted and there is the ability to receive an exception.

If a Canadian wants to be knighted or titled in any other country and remain a Canadian they should make sure they have greased the right palms and a good PR campaign. Conrad Black had neither so had to give up his citizenship.

Answer 3

Is there a list of those who get honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II

Answer 4

HM Queen Elizabeth II has knighted many actors.

For example:

Sir Roger Moore

Sir Christopher Lee

Answer 5

francis drake

Answer 6

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