How relevant is Knighthood today and How does one become a knight in present scenario?

Question

How relevant is Knighthood today and How does one become a knight in present scenario?

Answer 1

Arthurian legend is the fictional origin of England.

The Knights Templar lost the Holy Land to Saladin of Egypt in a series of battles, and were burned on crosses by the pope.

A contemporary equivalent of the Knights Templar is the Halliburton corporation.

A contemporary equivalent of the Knights of Malta, (Knights Hospitaller), is the Blackwater security agency.

Answer 2

It's not at all relevant, merely an honour and a social cachet. To become a knight, you must be on an honours list presented to HM by the government. Knighthoods are not hereditary and receive no money.

Answer 3

Totally irrelevant.

You have to give money to the government or do some thing that they cannot be seen doing.

Answer 4

A knighthood is granted for heroism,service to one's country,or improving life for all people such as discovery of a new medication or inventing something.

The level of knighthood depends on what you did.If an American citizen receives a knighthood,the title of "Sir" is not used with their name and is only honorary since Americans are forbidden from using royal titles.

Answer 5

knighthoods are old and aren't relevant in this modern time. But since the queen is quite old fashioned herself, she would enjoy it.

Answer 6

I searched for this on Wikipedia and it gives the information you are seeking.  The site that I came across is knighthood in the UK.and tells you all aspects of achieving knighthood in this country. It gives the orders, decorations and medals of knighthood and how to achieve them.  Basically knighthood means chivalry whereby one is awarded the title by accomplishment, personal bravery or service to the United Kingdom.  There are 3 types of awards;  Honors, to recognise merit in terms of achievment and service, Decorations tend to be used to  recognize specific deeds, and Medals which are given to recognize bravery, long and/or valuable service and/or good conduct.