Memorandum by Richard A McLellan (HON
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My concern is with the rather devalued "honorary"
knighthoods bestowed on foreigners who have given good service
to this country. Using the term `honorary' means that it is not
quite a real knighthood. It is neither one thing nor the other.
I would suggest that consideration be given
to the replacement of honorary knighthoods with membership of,
say, The Order of the Friends of Britain. Many other nations confer
such a singular honour on foreigners.
February 2004
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