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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 alongside him is Sir Ben Bradshaw, who has been an MP for more than 25 years, but plans to step down at the next general election next year.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023

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

Knighted the “maverick,” Mr. McCain can always be relied upon for a disparaging quote.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 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