Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II and became known as Sir Tony from Saturday. Blair has been appointed as a member of the Order of the Garter, England’s oldest and most senior honour, created as a personal choice of the monarch. The ceremonial order, established in 1348, is a recognition of significant public service, and is performed without the advice of the prime minister along with other New Year’s honours. Blair, who served as Prime Minister of the Labor Party for 10 years between 1997 and 2007, said, “It is a huge honor. I want to thank all those who have served with me in politics, public service and all parts of our society.” of, for his dedication and commitment towards our country,” he said.
Among other high honors bestowed directly by the 95-year-old monarch, Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall – has been appointed as a “royal companion”. The Duchess, the Queen’s son and wife of heir Prince Charles, has had a high profile with campaigns of her own, including raising awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The move could be seen as an endorsement of the Queen for Camilla’s role as a senior member of the royal family and spouse of the future monarch. In addition, Baroness Valerie Amos, a member of the House of Lords, becomes a “female fellow”, honing her career as Secretary for International Development, UN Under Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs and University College, Oxford. His current role as Master of Born in Guyana, she moved with her family to Great Britain in 1963 and pursued a career working for equal opportunities.
A lifelong cricket fan, she is also an independent non-executive director of the England and Wales Cricket Board. Baroness Amos, 67, and Tony Blair, 68, become two young members of the Order, most of whom are in their seventies, eighties, and older, a position they hold until death. With the new appointments there will now be 21 “knights and female companions” appointed by the Queen, with a maximum of 24.
Another former British Prime Minister, Sir John Major, is among the current members of the Order of the Garter, as well as businessman and philanthropist Lord Sainsbury and former MI5 chief Baroness Manningham-Buller. These high honors are usually announced on 23 April to mark St. George’s Day, but the monarch chose to pursue the appointments this year with a list of New Year’s honours.
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