American Couple Reacts: British Knighthood! What Does It Mean?? FIRST TIME REACTION!!

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Following the recent news of the 2023 Knighthood Honours List, we really wanted to learn anything we could about what it means to be a Knight in the modern World. We also wanted to know, what do you get when you become a Sir or Dame? There was some very interesting answers to these and more questions in this episode! Did you know that some Famous individuals have even turned down being a Knight?! We hope you enjoy this, it was very informative and a lot of fun! Please Like our video and consider subscribing to our channel. Thanks so much!

[@themuppetdon]

#TheNatashaandDebbieShowTo100K

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

@@themuppetdon awesome! Spread the word! ❤️❤️

[@neilgayleard3842]

There are other versions in mostly commonwealth countries.

[@1951woodygeo]

You get a medal, and it's a door opener to places you could not get into before.

[@banjo6685]

The picture that you like was actually sold at the Canterbury souvenir shop which in fact is a tapestry, unfortunately, it is not presently listed in their inventory Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 by followers of Henry II, on your visit to the UK you must go the Cathedral. Adjacent to it is a wonderful museum called The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, which wanders through the upper floors of the premises below. Admission is Free, However, a charge may apply for certain special exhibitions and events. I added a comment to a previous post, Magni Carta (1215) laid out the rights of freemen, this royal charter was presented to King John to sign into law, and it also included that no man was above the law including the sovereign, Magni Carta was rewritten a further three times in 1216, 1217 and 1225. Just a little something the whet your appetite. p.s.

[@maggiemay6625]

i would nominate the lads that carried our beautiful queen to her resting place them lads were under so much pressure i was so proud of them🇬🇧

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Yes!!!

[@colinhawes1907]

They deserve to be knighted... Brought back from the far east, trained, did the job, and went straight back out afterwards. Marching on and off an aircraft, going up and down stairs with a lead sealed heavy coffin... Respect to them.

[@jojo1234a]

What a wonderful thought, I agree entirely. They handled our dear Queen with the upmost dignity and respect. I think quite a few from her funeral proceedings should be knighted, such as the Lone Piper, and many others.

[@maggiemay6625]

@@rozhunter7645 o my lord really that's so very sad

[@chrisaskin6144]

@@colinhawes1907 The servicemen who carried the Queen's coffin on and off the aircraft would have been RAF Airmen rather than Army. They would probably have been drawn from the Queen's (now King's) Colour Squadron of the RAF Regiment.

[@johnkemp8904]

There is a story told by a friend of the late Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, the WW2 fighter ace who lost both legs, one above the knee and one below, in a crash in 1931 and went on to work later on behalf of disabled charities, that prior to his appointment at the Palace to receive the accolade of knighthood a functionary telephoned to ask him whether he would be actually be able to kneel in front of Her Majesty. Bader asked him to wait a moment, tried it, then came back and said “Just tried it, old boy. No can do. Fell on my arse”.

[@foxy-di3ms]

respect to sir douglas barder reach for the sky

[@janolaful]

@@foxy-di3ms I love that film

[@johnbillinghurst4351]

Hi girls… from the King👑dom.. did you know the wife of a knight is styled Lady, even if they’re divorced, until she remarries..but she can only use the title in conjunction with her husband’s surname,.. so it would read, Edna, Lady Smith.. there is no title for the husband of a Dame .. and no title for the husband of a knight either … ❤️

[@markcopsey4729]

The painting is The Accolade (1901), by Edmund Leighton. He did a lot of these historical romance subjects.

[@alexandertarver5154]

Very pre-Raphaelite…

[@NeilusNihilus]

Do you know who owns it and it's value? I know I could look it up but I just paused the vid because it is a beautiful painting.

[@EthanfromEngland-]

@@NeilusNihilus idk if it can be seen but I think The Manchester Art Gallery might have it

[@He1sbelles]

@@NeilusNihilus according to the auction house Christies the average price for a Leighton painting is half a million. That said the Accolade would probably be more. OR you could buy a print of it on Ebay for twenty quid :)

[@MrBulky992]

@@He1sbelles That might depend which Leighton: this painting is by Edmund Blair Leighton (1852-1922) but the more eminent Sir Frederick Leighton (1830-1896) is shown wrongly and confusingly in all sorts of places including on many websites by people who should know better as being the author of this painting. Did the average price you quoted relate to Edmund?

[@Larry]

Steven Spielberg is an American who has been knighted in the past. But only British citizens can use the title Sir or Dame, non citizens use the initals KBE (Knight of the British Empire) after their name. You also technically lost the knighthood after you die. As evident by people wanting Jimmy Savile havign his knighthood stripped after death, even though he no longer had it anyway.

[@bryanlea8115]

Hey Ladies. Great repair job on Natasha. Even pausing the video, I couldn't see where Debbie had glued your head back on! ;-)

[@warrenpeterson6065]

I am a Canadian citizen and a proud member of the Commonwealth of countries. Elizabeth II became our Monarch in 1952 ... 5 years before my birth. Today there are 56 independent countries within the Commonwealth consisting of 2.5 billion people who were all governed by our dear Elizabeth .. our Queen. I am now 65 and have only know our Queen as supreme leader and her passing brings me sadness. Obviously no one lives for ever but I will especially miss her annual Christmas and New Years speeches. Even as a child I looked forward to these speeches.

[@gmdhargreaves]

The UK loves Canada, we are proud to call Canadians are closest brothers and sisters. Happy new year dear Canada

[@andypandy9013]

Great to hear but one correction: The Monarch does not "govern", the reign. 😃👍

[@B-A-L]

Yes, we do love Canada here, a true and unwavering ally which is always ready and willing when we need it unlike its neighbour who just thinks the word ally means someone you can sell weapons to. Don't forget Australia and New Zealand too!

[@MrBonners]

not 'governed'.... reigned.

[@tiptonslasher1880]

Sidney Pioitier was knighted. But didn't use the title.

[@colrhodes377]

We had a fundraiser here called Captain Tom Moore. Her Majesty came out of isolation purely because she wanted to Knight him personally

[@LC-fx2lo]

I remember watching that, and it was beautiful. It made me cry, and when I showed it to family members, they got emotional as well. Love from an Anglophile, in the USA ❤

[@joyfulzero853]

The painting that, so, took your fancy is "The Accolade" by Edmund Leighton (1901). It probably relates to Queen Guinevere knighting Sir Lancelot.

[@30noir]

The point of tapping them with the sword in the first place (in some cases they'd be hit with a glove) was to symbolise this was the LAST time the knight would be struck without answer - eg 'you are now an officail badass' and if you mess with the bull you get the horns.

[@kennyc3670]

Once a King always a King but once a Knight is enough.

[@1chish]

The Knight offered his honour The Lady accepted his offer And it was Honour and offer all night.

[@claregilbert2481]

Natasha and debbie I award you both a dame in recognition of your duty of honour love and care of our wonderful late monarch queen Elizabeth and your hard work in entertaining us several times a week and tirelessly giving up your time to bring a smile to every country around the world and not least forgetting your love for the united kingdom may you both live a long and happy damehood god bless xx Well you do deserve it ladies thanks for the fun and all you do xx 😘 💜

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Awwww!!! That was SO SWEET!! Thank you!! ❤️

[@johnkemp8904]

Watching this video a second time after having commented on it the first time round, I have just realised the connection between two separate parts of it, the first of people who have refused the offer of a knighthood and the second of people who have had it taken from them. Sir Anthony Blunt, the Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures, was played by James Fox in the brilliant 1990s BBC television production “A Question of Attribution“ which was based around the security services investigation of Blunt whilst showing him instructing his Art students and discharging his Royal duties. In one extended scene set in Buckingham Palace he is surprised by the entrance into its art collection of HM the Queen, splendidly portrayed by Prunella Scales who does not attempt to caricature HM in any way but indicates by interpretation of the script and her delivery of it that she knows exactly what is going on in Blunt’s life. This TV drama was written by Alan Bennett, one of our ‘national treasures’ ever since he was one of the ‘Beyond the Fringe’ team sixty years ago and forged ahead to become an internationally successful playwright. He was offered a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire - its top grade) in the 1980s and a knighthood in the 1990s. He declined both. He said that having a knighthood would be like having to wear a suit every day of your life. Whilst he is well-known in US literary circles and has friends over there, he said that when he was Oscar-nominated for his film ‘The Madness of King George III’ and stood up on cue in the audience on Oscar Night to be illuminated as a nominee several people around him were ignorant enough of his fame to hiss ‘Siddown you jerk’!

[@johnwelch5132]

Our lovely David Bowie never needed to be a Knight. He was always known here in the music press as ‘The Dame’ anyway 😊

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

The slap was with the hand. Slapping with a glove (or Gauntlet) was to challenge a person to a Duel.

[@1967AJB]

My mum was awarded the British Empire Medal a couple of years ago. The best bit was having a laugh with Charles, Camilla and Anne at the Buckingham Palace garden party. Great day out!

[@BuntyMcB]

David Bowie turned down a CBE and then a Knighthood. He is quoted as saying it wasn’t what he had spent his life working for. George Harrison also turned it down.

[@johnadey9464]

The painting is "The Accolade by Edmund Leighton" the word accolade refers to the act of being struck with the sword and Knighted. The blow originally signified that this was the last time a person would have to endure a blow from another without being able to reply.

[@martingridley7321]

A fantastic reaction as always. I think Dame Natasha & Dame Debbie has a certain ring to it. 🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@Westcountrynordic]

Brian May's formal title is Dr Sir Brian Harold May, CBE.

[@9Mtikcus]

I'd nominate you two for keeping me sane and making me smile through the last few years :)

[@januzzell8631]

Yes - Sir Terry famously went out and created his sword from scratch - dug up the iron ore (with help) added some meteorite to the mix to make thunderbolt iron and had a most beautiful sword made - even though he couldn't carry it around in public - much to his annoyance ;)

[@jackietomkinson933]

We had a fantastic comedian called Norman Wisdom and he was at the palace to get his award. He happened to be talking to Price Phillip when a trumpeter blew 'the attention' call. Norman turned to Prince Phillip and said "what is that about?" Prince Phillip replied "its the Queen" Norman said "she plays it very well." Apparently Prince Phillip had to stifle his laugh.

[@raytalbot5890]

A knighthood can be awarded to non uk people the is just call a honorary KBE (knighthood) Bob Geldof is one as he is from Ireland 🇮🇪 even tho people call him Sir Bob. 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@diane9656]

Didn't he hand it back

[@jojo1234a]

I’m from the UK and I did not know about the slap 😂😂 I say we bring back the slap. It made me laugh when Natasha said “that sounds like an American named it …. What’s that thing? Oh ya that’s the kneein’ stool” 😂 Thanks for making me laugh on a gray rainy English day, and thanks for helping me learn new stuff right alongside you both

[@crowbar9566]

Watch the Ridley Scott movie Kingdom of Heaven to see the slap. Liam Neeson slaps Orlando Bloom so he never forgets his knightly vows.

[@jeremysmith54565]

Why Edward I in the Outlaw King slapped the to be Edward II at that time.

[@bethcushway458]

So lovely to have you back Natasha. We love you so much. We love BOTH of you🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@BuntyMcB]

A demonstration of the late Queen’s sense of humour is that in Jan 2022 she awarded Daniel Craig aka James Bond, a CMG (Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George) a rare award for chivalry because it was the same award 007 had in the Ian Fleming books He received it from Princess Anne in Oct 2022. I so wish the Queen had lived to do it herself. A special moment.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

The honour would have come from the government not the Queen personally

[@m_h_1988]

The openings to your videos always bring a smile to my face, love it.

[@Beejay950]

In 2001 Steven Spielbeg was appointed as an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire', KBE. He can use KBE after his name, but he can't be called Sir. He has also been honoured by France, the Legion d'Honneur, and Belgium, Commander of the Order of the Belgian Crown.

[@pipmaple]

Never knew about the slapping,good vid informative. Nice one ladies 👍

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@whiskers1776]

The actor Daniel Craig received the order of St Michael and St George the same honor held by his James bond character

[@stevewareing8525]

Hi Natasha & Debbi. The UK Honours list has always been complicated but it has led to one of the most classic jokes / play on words, I think you might enjoy hearing it so here goes. "Once a King always a King but once a Knight's enough" If you don't get it at first simply change Knight for Night and use your imagination 🤔😉🤣.

[@Alexander-xy3qh]

Hi guys love the videos. As a Brit myself on new year it is a tradition to watch the London fireworks on tv. There is a video of them on the bbc KZbin channel that I would love to see you react to. I know new year was a few days ago now but I think that for a channel that is all about the uk it would be perfect. The display also contains a tribute to our late queen which is very well put together and has lots of amazing music!! Would definitely recommend and would love to see your reaction. Keep it up !

[@maggiemay6625]

and yes ladies you could be awarded for making us brits feel happy you do me anyway keep it up i love your show🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jamesc264]

FYI The buffet (later interpreted as a slap) in old style knighting ceremony was actually meant to symbolise something. It was all about honor. Let this be the last blow that goes ananswered. It might be worth investigating knightly virtues, both true medieval and then the Victorian romantic ideal, strands of both which influence modern knighting ceremony.

[@callumrsb]

Hi Natasha and Debbie! Hope your both doing well. I recommend you watch the latest London New Years firework display. It also featured a wonderful light show in honour of the late queen.

[@keithweelands5822]

That painting is 'The accolade' by E. Leighton a Pre-Raphaelite artist. The Pre-Raphaelites would be a fascinating video reaction romantic medieval art in a time of industrial revolution

[@marjielalonde3875]

the painting is `the accolade` by Edmund Blair.

[@maggiemay6625]

i think it's an honour to be damed or knighted by the queen or kings it means you have been recognised for your work my neighbour is an OBE for his charity with the youth service which is order of the british empire🇬🇧

[@alanscott9257]

I must admit, that I am one of the lurkers who watches the odd video but is not subscribed. I have now rectified the situation. Good luck on the goal even if you don't reach it by Debbie's birthday you will soon enough, love the genuine content and sending more UK love.

[@smallsmalls3889]

I would honour Natasha and Debbie for there love of our Country and there love for our sadly departed Queen.❤

[@colrhodes377]

I have a confession to make. When I book a table at a restaurant, I always book it as " Sir Colin Rhodes " We get a much better table and superior service 😀

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

There are loads of awards that are not knighthood. These include OBE CBE etc.

[@jacquelinepearson2288]

There is an Honours list twice a year - New Year and Birthday. On a different topic, prior to the coronation in May, you should do a reaction to a video on the King's new cypher, which is basically the monarch's logo. Obviously we have only been familiar with EIIR for 70 years. The video in question comments on the new design and where it will be utilised and also compares it to former monarchs' cyphers.

[@jonjoco]

If you like that kind of art, check out pre raphaelite art. A nice rabbit hole to go down is the Lady of Shalott, the painting, the poem and the agatha christie novel...

[@pabmusic1]

The painting is The Accolade (1901) by Edmund Blair Leighton.

[@rosalindyates7331]

Thank you. Another great video. It is the first time I have heard about the slap.

[@davehadley3567]

Well you Ladies are already Honorary Brits which puts you way ahead of most of the world

[@2000globetrotter]

The honours list is normally made up twice a year... at the new year and on the Queens birthday. There are occasionally other events, like coronations and jubilees, upon which an additional honours list will be compiled.

[@JenniferMcInnes271157]

David Bowie was awarded a CBE in 2000 and a Knighthood in 2003 by the Queen, which he refused both, saying: “I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that.” He added: “I seriously don’t know what it’s for. It’s not what I spent my life working for.”

[@jacquelineperry1960]

I agree with him

[@StephMcAlea]

The Accolade is a painting by British artist Edmund Leighton (1852-1922). It is one of many paintings produced by Leighton in the 1900s on the subject of chivalry. It is often mistaken fir being Arthurian but is part of the Victorian Romantic period. It is currently held at the Baker Street Gallery. Knight Bachelor* is a knighthood without any duties or claims. * the word Bachelor is from the French bas-chevalier, or "Knight without" as in an unlanded, without horse or property, and unmarried Knight. This explains why unmarried men are called Batchelors.

[@alexandrarohla1531]

There are honorary Knighthoods anyone who's not British or part of the Commonwealth gets an honoury Knighthood eg Bob Geldorf who's Irish

[@The.Android]

As others in the comments have already mentioned, the painting is The Accolade (1901), by Edmund Leighton. Check out his other stunning & beautiful pre-Raphaelite movement paintings.

[@TheGeographyWatch]

Please can you react to London’s New Year Fireworks display? It was stunning and featured a beautiful tribute to the Queen

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

I'm sorry but we are finished with Christmas videos

[@lorro1951]

The painting is 'The Accolade' by British painter Edmund Blair Leighton (1852 - 1922), painted 1901

[@blazednlovinit]

@19:10 I knew of "the slap", it is how William the Conqueror knighted his son if I recall correctly :)

[@graemedunn3902]

Hey N & D. I'm a Scot living in England. Heading to PA next month on vacation. Will be awesome to watch any new video from you in the same time zone

[@MarkWall-hs6xi]

This video did not make clear MBE, OBE and CBE (the lower levels) mean only use of the post-nominals and the medal. The Lionesses are mainly MBEs' (Members of the British Empire). A Knighthood dies with you. The government largely do the nominations. Anyone can nominate a person to be honoured and a committee decides. Honours list are for the Monarch's birthday and the New Year but the government to do submit names frequently for interim awards (mainly their own parliamentarians). When a Prime Minister resigns or retires they will release an honours list. These reward the party faithful etc. David Cameron included his barber on the list. He did not cover peerages (Barons/Lords and Baronesses/Ladies for example Baroness Margret Thatcher). These can occur at any time. These are almost always life peerages and not hereditary any more. They sit in the upper chamber of parliament-the Lords. The persons sons/daughters are referred as 'Honourable'.

[@Steve10578]

12:42 - The picture is known as "The Accolade" You can generally find out anything thanks to Google. I paused the video, took a screenshot on my mobile/cell phone and cropped the picture to make the artwork larger and then opened Google Photos and used Google Lens.

[@terryhunt2659]

Sir Pterry (Terry Pratchett) didn't just 'have a sword made for him', he took lessons from a smith and made his own, incorporating iron from a meteorite!

[@jamielong8976]

It is always a pleasure to wake up to a new post from you! Also loving the comic intros! 😂

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Glad you like them! Thank you ❤️

[@smythharris2635]

I'm so old it's a pleasure to wake up.😋

[@maxmoore9955]

Dame Natasha,Dame Debbie. As a ring to it .

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

We love the sound of it!

[@maxmoore9955]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow Thank you my Lady .

[@ianpunter4486]

Andre Previn KBE ...American...but great services to the British music scene.

[@fabulousnewt770]

That slap thing sounds like Monty Python🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ShaneWalta]

Bowie turned down a CBE and then the knighthood. He commented on it saying “I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that. It's not what I spent my life working for.” Other people have turned down honours as a way of protest against the Monarchy or the government of the day.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Some people turn it down because they don’t want the publicity or fuss, not always a protest against the monarchy.

[@andyp5899]

The painting is titled 'The Accolade' and is by Edmund B Leighton

[@RampagingRhino90]

Hello from Cornwall you might like the London fireworks display keep up the good work ladies

[@martinbeacher6165]

David Bowie stated in 2000 that “I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that. It's not what I spent my life working for.” - he was nominated in 2000 for a CBE and then again for 2003 for a Knighthood.

[@Calimosh]

Stephen Hawking is another Brit who refused a knighthood. His ashes are buried at Westminster Abbey though, which is a huge honour.

[@rachaelcourtnell7275]

I didn't know about the Gates either. wonder who put him forward for it hhmm. The Beatles also returned their awards when they were younger, but Paul and Ringo kept them when they were given them again.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Not gonna lie, a bit disappointing finding that out

[@georgebarnes8163]

That is incorrect, John Lennon was the only band member to return his MBE in 1969

[@markstanden202]

Sir Bill.... nah... but Dame Debbie's Ice Cream Boat has a certain alliterative flair... ;0)

[@bethcushway458]

My Grandad was made an OBE. Bless his little heart. We still have his medal.

[@blazednlovinit]

"So you're saying there's a chance.." just slayed me Natasha 😂

[@pugwash84]

I would nominate our local lollipop lady she loves all the children and even gives them sweets at Christmas. Such a sweet lady !

[@Westcountrynordic]

I think you should nominate her can find the detail how on the Govt official website

[@tanyacampbell29]

I believe the painting is called The Accolade by Edmund Leighton. Apparently John Lennon handed back his MBE in 1969. David Bowie just didn't see the point in having it, and said it was not what he worked for. Although some musicians of the old school do have them and have accepted them I think generally since John Lennon handed his back it has been deemed as "uncool" to accept it as a rock n roll musician except for the likes of Brian May and Paul McCartney and a lot of them come from a time when they were hippies and anti-monarchy due to BRitains involvement in wars and colonisation because they were all about Peace and Love like John Lennon.

[@anoldfogeysfun]

Personally speaking, there were a lot of men and women from WW1 who likely deserved to be recognised a lot more after that war - as well as those from the Second WW as well . . . but sadly few have been, and now those same people are being lost with such recognition . . . I'd have placed them well before any politician, civil servant, athlete, celebrity or reality star, millionaire, etc . . . As there were so many unsung heroes of both those eras whose involvement in one way or another has simply been forgotten and lost in time now . . . As regards to one man who I think should have been asked about accepting a Knighthood, but don't know if he has been asked or not, or has also refused like some? (Maybe the same even with a CBE or OBE?) - I'd say Jeff Lynne (of ELO fame) for his long and much varied dedication and contribution to decades of music . . . only seeing as so many other music people managed to get one, yet not him. But that's just me and my thoughts on it . . .

[@raytalbot5890]

Prof Dr Noel Fitzpatrick, he is ‘the super vet’ he make artificial limbs for pets & performs life saving surgery on pets other vets can’t do, I’ve nominated him for a KBE as he is from Ireland 🇮🇪👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

That is a VERY deserving nominee 👏🏻

[@catieburnside3751]

If you can get any U.K. tv programmes look for The Supervet and you will see his work. It’s amazing.

[@nicholaskemp2246]

Wikipedia has a good article about those who have refused the honour. You'll be surprised how big some of the names are and their reasons for refusal.

[@bethcushway458]

Natasha if you like that painting then when you finally get over here you must go to the Tate Gallery (NOT the Tate Modern). They have a fabulous collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings which is the style of the one you like.

[@philipbrackpool941]

C'mon everybody as Eddie Cochran said prove Natasha wrong and press the bloody button. We can get a million by march!!.

[@andymcguinness7065]

An OBE, MBE, will always be attached to a person in perpetuity, so he’s now known as ‘Sir Brian May CBE’ (Commander of the order of the British Empire)

[@steves9250]

There are usually two main lists, one for NewYear and one for the monarch’s birthday.

[@stephenstreeter9772]

Natasha and Debbie.....many congrats on all of your terrific clips etc showing the many things about our Great Britain. Being a history buff and regulary getting requests for info, photo's and video clips from our tv/press companies etc, when they are getting a programme together etc, and need more info covering several periods of our history, do i oblige. In one of your video's did you react to the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, which was very sad and moving. I have a short video not of that, but of the same vein, which i know will affect you as or more deeply. Beautiful video, and if you would like a copy, how do i send a copy to you ?? Keep up the good work. Steve

[@blazednlovinit]

@13:48 Natasha's thinking face :)

[@scottelev896]

Most commonly donors to the government and a few to people who deserve it to keep the public happy

[@JLO72]

If you receive an honour that is a recipient of a higher award, you have to give up the first one back in order to receive the higher award. Martin Lewis received an OBE in 2014 for services to charity and consumer champion. Last year, he received a CBE in the new year honours list for services to broadcasting. Anyone can receive an award over the year I've seen crossing guards (lollipop men/women) receive honours for service to their community. The highest military honour for bravery is the Victoria Cross, and the highest civilian bravery award is George Cross. The island of Malta received the George Cross for bravery against the German occupation during WWII. Lords and baronets are nominated by political parties as well as outgoing Prime Ministers.

[@philb2085]

The painting is "the Accolade" by Edmund Leighton.

[@alisonrandall3039]

The honours system recognises people who have: made achievements in public life committed themselves to serving and helping Britain They’ll usually have made life better for other people or be outstanding at what they do. They must still be actively involved in what you’re nominating them for. The only honours which can be awarded after someone’s death are gallantry awards. Whether someone gets an honour - and the honour they get - is decided by an honours committee. The committee’s recommendations go to the Prime Minister and then to the King, who awards the honour.

[@seanbainbridge7920]

In Lincoln cathedral you can buy that picture of that knighthood seen

[@markstanden202]

You guys have my favorite author in this one!! Sir Terry is probably the most prolific author from the U.K. outside of Lee Child or Neil Gaiman. The sword with which he was knighted he not only commissioned, but learned to make himself, specifically for the occasion, from a meteorite he owned... Now you're going to have to learn about one of his best characters (Sam Vimes) to find out why that's so ironic.

[@OnASeasideMission]

Pretty sure that Sam would have made a memorable comment about it. And then got his old boots on and made his rounds through the Shades.

[@NeilusNihilus]

@12:51. You are not kidding, that is stunning. Imagine having that a centrepiece in your house.

[@pabmusic1]

Here's a few famous people who are known to have refused knighthoods. Paul Scofield and Ralph Vaughan Williams three times each. Alan Bennett, Arnold Bennett, David Bowie, Danny Boyle, Joseph Conrad, Francis Crick, Paul Dirac, Bernie Ecclestone, Michael Faraday, Albert Finney, E. M. Forster, John Galsworthy, Graham Greene, J. P. Haldane, Stephen Hawking, David Hockney, Peter Higgs, Aldous Huxley, Augustus John, Rudyard Kipling, T. E. Lawrence, L. S. Lowry, Humphrey Littleton, Ramsay MacDonald, Henry Moore, Robert Morley, Peter O'Toole, Harold Pinter, Anthony Powell, J. B. Priestley, J. Arthur Rank, George Bernard Shaw, Paul Scofield, A. J. P. Taylor, Ralph Vaughan Williams

[@lloydcollins6337]

John Lennon took an MBE but later returned it too - you can also renounce the honour if you want later rather than declining it outright.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Yes, it works both ways. An honour such as a Knighthood can be revoked, but the recipient can also return their honour if they feel the Crown or Government that nominated them have brought discredit and made the honour dishonourable

[@MrBulky992]

Although Vaughan Willisms refused knighthoods, he accepted the Order of Merit (OM). This is the personal gift of the sovereign and membership is limited to 24 living individuals from the Commonwealth realms (and a limited number of honorary awards to people from elsewhere). He decided that was the one to have and that a knighthood was worthless in comparison.

[@chrisofnottingham]

Wow, some really interesting refusers. Some seem fairly in character but some are much less so - or in fact it shows that their character is not well presented. I note in particular the physics contingent of Michael Faraday, Stephen Hawking and Paul Dirac all of whom I would have expected to accept the honour with the grace with which it was given.

[@pabmusic1]

@@MrBulky992 Yes indeed, though he refused the knighthoods before he accepted an OM - often long before - so your last sentence is probably a post-hoc rationalisation. I think it had more to do with its being the personal gift of the sovereign. Rudyard Kipling was an OM too.

[@busybee9674]

When I was a kid I became aware of a lady around the corner called Daisey , as I grew up I learned she did charity work and she was nominated and received one of the be.s...I am now 64 so she's long gone.....she was well known in our area...

[@ltsecomedy2985]

Hi Ladies, I only knew about the slap because it featured in the 2005 film (The Kingdom Of Heaven). The first time it occurs is when Liam Neeson`s character knights Orlando Bloom`s character in the film. Then later, Orlando Bloom`s character does the same again to other character`s.

[@Dicus5134]

Hi Natasha and Debbie that was a great show ladies, you need to check out GC and VC medals.

[@terencecarroll1812]

I name you Dame Natasha and Dame Debbie May God bless you in all your endeavours 🌟🌟

[@pamelamawby2850]

Great video ladies.... I'd nominate you both 👍👍 Keep subscribing ppl let's get these ladies to 100k

[@jontaylor1587]

Happy new year girls! 🎉 Be lucky!

[@krymsonuchiha14]

Yay! I get to learn about knighthood on my birthday!

[@brian9731]

The British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah turned down an honour (not sure which one) because he descends from a country which was colonised and became part of the British Empire. He resents the whole concept of colonisation and the use of "British Empire" in all the titles. I think the names of the titles could and should be updated to "... of the British Commonwealth", which, while it still has historical baggage, is not quite so loaded. By the way, regarding the exact action of the sword, it is crucial that the flat of the sword, NOT the sharp edge, is touched to the recipient's shoulders.

[@warrenpeterson6065]

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[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thanks so much!!