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Television
fromInverse
1 week ago

Is Dunk Really A Knight? 'Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' May Have Just Confirmed A Fan Theory

Dunk's rigid honor compels him to defend the innocent, yet significant doubt remains whether he was ever formally knighted by Ser Arlan.
fromEsquire
1 week ago

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Is a Sports Story Now. I Love It.

Dunk's story so far in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has mostly been a comedy. We've watched this big ol' lovable idiot-a pure, mountainous soul (played by Peter Claffey) who is too good for the terribly violent world of Westeros-fumble around as he attempts to make a name for himself. Hell, his newly knighted name is Ser Duncan the Tall, and I'm still calling him Dunk. Even worse? His best friend in the whole world just lied to him.
Books
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Former Labour MP and defence minister Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105

Sir Patrick Duffy, former Labour MP and defence minister, died at 105 and is believed to be the UK's longest-living former MP.
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

That's Sir Roger Daltrey to You: The Who Singer Knighted by Prince William

Roger Daltrey was knighted by Prince William for musical achievements and long-term charity work with the Teenage Cancer Trust.
#david-beckham
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Tanya Sweeney: Royal ass-kissing and email tantrums - why I find it hard to rejoice over David Beckham's knighthood

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Tanya Sweeney: Royal ass-kissing and email tantrums - why I find it hard to rejoice over David Beckham's knighthood

fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

U.K. soccer star David Beckham knighted by King Charles

This is without doubt my proudest moment, Beckham, 50, said. I've been very obviously lucky in my career to have won what I've won and done what I've done, but to receive an honor like this, of a knight, is beyond anything that I ever thought that I would receive. He wore a gray suit made by his wife, Lady Victoria Posh Spice Beckham, who accompanied him Tuesday. Beckham, who was a star midfielder for Manchester United where he won the Premier League six times
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III

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Media industry
Manchester United
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Arise, Sir David: Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle ceremony

David Beckham received a knighthood for services to sport and charity, recognizing his distinguished football career and long-term charitable work.
fromOpen Culture
6 months ago

Why Knights Fought Snails in Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts

Theories abound regarding why snails were often depicted as formidable foes in medieval manuscripts, with suggestions that they represented the rival Germanic Lombards who had invaded Italy.
History
fromMedievalists.net
7 months ago

Medieval Rules for Jousting - Medievalists.net

"This historic codification of jousting by King Alfonso XI reflects a structured approach to tournament conduct, ensuring fairness and competitive integrity among knights."
History
#gareth-southgate
Boston food
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Billy Boston, Trailblazing Rugby Player, Is Knighted

Billy Boston's knighthood recognizes his groundbreaking contributions to rugby and his influence as a Black athlete in Britain.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago

London mayor Sadiq Khan is knighted by King Charles in ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Sir Sadiq Khan received a knighthood for his public service, becoming the first London mayor to secure a third term.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

David Beckham's knighthood shows the unique - and utterly absurd - power of the British class system

The biography 'The House of Beckham' by Tom Bower reveals the Beckhams' tarnished image, painting them as desperate for acceptance and recognition, particularly a knighthood.
London politics
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago

Why Do You Want to Be a Knight?

Being a knight involves a strict moral code and responsibilities beyond just wearing armor and riding horses.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Rugby league anger at no knighthoods in 130 years

Rugby league players have not been awarded knighthoods in 130 years, raising concerns about class bias in the honours system.
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