Norman Wisdom proved he had earned a place in the nation's heart after being knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. |
Sir Howard was knighted last year, largely for helping bring the Commonwealth Games to Manchester. |
A squire could also be knighted on the battlefield, in which a lord simply performed the accolade. |
He was knighted for services to nursing and the NHS in the Queen's Birthday Honours last year. |
He was knighted in 1671 by Charles II, and lies buried in the church of St Peter Mancroft, Norwich. |
In 1942 he was knighted, no doubt partly due to his heroic service to his country during both wars. |