Knighthood

Heraldry and Titles

The wife of a knight is formally styled Dame . The equivalent title for the husband of a dame is Sir. Both styles are permanent social titles and do not change if the knight or...

history-culture

Are female knights called Sir? The short answer is no in most modern English-speaking honors systems, where women appointed for equivalent service receive the title Dame. This e...

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The question which musicians have not been knighted by Queen Elizabeth touches on public expectations, honours etiquette, and the criteria used by British institutions. A knight...