In England how does one earn the title Sir ? Example ,Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.?

Answer 1

Britain's hierarchy of honours runs as follows:
Duke/Duchess
Marquess/Marchioness
Earl/Countess
Viscount/Viscountess
Baron/Baroness
Conferred by the King or Queen, titles and, usually, vast lands and estates were rewards for faithful service, such as supporting the Crown against rebels. The system of honours was part of the feudal system. Then, after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, knighthoods were introduced as courtesy titles. To more directly answer your question: a person can be made a knight and entitled to use the honorific "Sir" as with Sir Lancelot of King Arthur's fame. I believe, originally, courage and valor were involved. Today, "Sirs" can be found in almost any walk of life; there are even one or two in "show biz." Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a prolific writer, held in high esteem by both royals and commoners for giving the world Sherlock Holmes.

Answer 2

Nowadays, one (a man or woman) can be knighted by the queen in recognition of outstanding personal merit. Examples could be Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and, for a woman, Dame Margaret Smith (aka Maggie Smith).

Answer 3

There are actually two types of people entitled to use "Sir":

- those knighted by the monarch (twice a year they announce an "honours list" which includes new knighthoods). Although it is the Queen who grants these, there are committees and the government involved in the chosing.

- those who have inherited a title that carries that (in particular a baronet)

see more at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knighthood

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orders%2C_decorations%2C_and_medals_of_the_United_Kingdom

Answer 4

The titles of Sir and Lord are royal titles and are conferred only by the King or the Queen. It is an elaborate ceremony.
The Knights are selected I think by the Queen herself, and are usually celebrated people who have achieved something remarkable. (Recently even not so remarkable people like Rushdie have been knighted, so it makes one wonder what criteria are they using).

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Answer 5

You don't earn a Knighthood any more in England, you buy one. Haven't you heard of the "Cash for Honours" scandal going on over here.

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Answer 6

no

Answer 7

You get knighted in a big ceremony performed by the queen