I saw today Prince Charles giving someone a Knighthood. I thought only the Monarch could do this. Am I right?

Question

I saw today Prince Charles giving someone a Knighthood. I thought only the Monarch could do this. Am I right?

Answer 1

No. The Queen (or a member of the Royal Family acting on her behalf) can confer knighthood in Britain, either at a public Investiture or privately. Since The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is heir to the throne and future King of the United Kingdom, he will usually act on behalf of the Queen at many ceremonies and nation events. Whenever a royal family member is attending a royal ceremony or event, they are there to represent the Queen, and whenever they make a public speech, it is always "on behalf of the Queen." The royal family is there to support the Queen, and help her carry out her royal duties such as royal visits and award ceremonies.

Answer 2

And where did you see this?  Edit       I'm asking where the person saw this.

Answer 3

It was on the news,yes???? and yes someone other than the monarch can give a knighthood,,,,or were you at the palace

Answer 4

He bought the franchise

Answer 5

Prince Charles has taken on a greater share of his mother's responsibilities as monarch as she ages.  He often conducts investitures, where people are awarded various honours, and yes, this includes knighthoods.  He is standing in the stead of the monarch, his mother, on these occasions, and as such carries her authority to invest the recipients with these awards.