- Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Baroness Amos are to be appointed as members of the Order of the Garter, England’s oldest and most senior order of chivalry.
- The former prime minister now will be known as ‘Sir Tony’. The appointments are the personal choice of the Queen, who has up to 24 “knight and lady companions”.
- The ceremonial order, founded in 1348, is a recognition of significant public service and made without prime ministerial advice.
Tags:
Personalities
