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Anthony Hopkins was Knighted by the Queen of England for the same reason as many other entertainers, such as Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Elton John et.. Knighthoods originally were bestowed on people by the monarch as a military honour but more recently Knighthoods have been given to men and women who are outstanding in their own field, such as industrialists, movie stars, singers, entrepreneurs, Ballet dancers, athletes etc.. A Knighthood is given to recognise achievement and to reward the person for the money they are bringing into the country i.e. export revenue.

Prime Ministers, Judges, politicians and charity fund raisers are also Knighted. These days the Government of the day makes recommendations to the Monarch. For more about Anthony Hopkins see the relevant link below.

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