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For a time you could simply buy your way to a knighthood. At least for the last 50 years they've been an almost entirely political construction, recommended by

For a time you could simply buy your way to a knighthood. At least for the last 50 years they've been an almost entirely political construction, recommended by the government and rubber stamped by the queen. The Victoria Cross and George cross however, are earnt on merit alone.

teamonkey 15y ago
> For a time you could simply buy your way to a knighthood. You still can. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/new-year-honours-for-the-great-the-good--and-the-tory-donors-6283148.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/new-year-hono...