Are there knights still in England?

Answer 1

yes, knighthood remains part of the culture.

(however, no, they dont ride around in armour any longer...)

while most are granted knighthood my the monarchy and government, there are one or two surviving titles as relics of the older eras wich are heriditary.

Almost all however are granted knighthood, rather than inheriting it, and there are many different orders and ranks, the most common being the Order of the British Empire (OBE) - an award granted by the monarch, in a yearly "honours" ceremony, for "services" - and which can be awarded to all members of the Commonwealth (ie, not just the United Kingdom, but Canada, Australia, and all other nations which were part of the Victorian/ early 20th C Empire.). Normal people who've done acts of bravery, police officers, Actors, entertainers, charity workers, sportsmen, military officers and many more have all been given the OBE of varying ranks.

Famous recipients include actors like Christopher Lee (ie, hammer horror films) Patrick Stewart (Star Trek), sportsmen like Lewis Hamilton (F1 driver), and even Kylie Minogue (singer) and Elton John (singer)

the details and differences of rank and position however, are all rediculously complicated, as you might expect for a system that is soaked in history and ceremony...

Answer 2

Yes, there are still knights in England, but the title is mostly ceremonial and honorary. Knights are often awarded for contributions to the country in areas such as charity, culture, or public service. Today, becoming a knight is a recognition of achievement rather than a position of military authority.

Answer 3

I am not exactly sure, but i think some were and there were also some that were from other countries, too Some were French too.