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Knighted in 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II, Charlton remains a mainstay at Old Trafford, featuring alongside Best and Law on a statue outside United’s stadium.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2023

Knighted in 2000, Sir Antony suffered stage fright while playing Iago opposite Sello Maake Ka-Ncube's Othello.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2021

Even when he was Knighted by the Queen there was never the slightest trace of snobbery about him.

From Washington Times • Mar. 9, 2016

Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1970, he was a member of the House of Commons for nearly 25 years, and concluded his career with decades in the House of Lords as a life peer.

From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2015

“Reverend Connerly, I am humbled to be in your presence. I am the lowly Charles Mondial Vaughn the Fourth, Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Knighted a mere fourteen years ago.”

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis