Will Mogae ever be called Sir?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Knighthood is a British honour established by King George V in 1917. The Most excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) is an order of the chivalry, which includes five classes in civil and military divisions (Knight Grand Cross-GBE, Knight Commander-KBE, Commander-CBE, Officer-OBE and Member-MBE). According to available information on the British honour system, only two highest ranks (GBE and KBE) entail admission into knighthood, an honour allowing the recipient to use the title 'Sir' for male or dame(females) before their names.
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