He was awarded a knighthood for his services to the state in 1920.

He was awarded a knighthood in 1955 for services to design.

He later became a British subject and was awarded a knighthood.

In 1947 he was awarded knighthood by the British government.

He was the first actor to be awarded a knighthood.

He is the only boxer to be awarded a knighthood.

He was awarded a knighthood in 2003 for 'services to Parliament'.

He was awarded a knighthood on 12 June 2004.

In London this month, he was awarded an honorary knighthood.

Sting, the musician, says that only older people are awarded knighthoods.