It was one of our (many) great failings and as a nation we have accepted that: P...

natch · on Oct 30, 2014

Is it possible to knight someone posthumously? Has this happened?

crazypyro · on Oct 30, 2014

No. No. In fact, in past times ( of kings and queens), one man was killed in a battle and his brother was given a much higher title because you cannot give the honorable title to a deceased individual.

codeoclock · on Oct 30, 2014

Not only can you not knight deceased people, but when knights die they lose their title. #QuiteInteresting. #whenwillhnsupporthashtags.

thathonkey · on Oct 30, 2014

Well, at least there's that.