UK Knight and Dame
AWARDS
3 OCTOBER 2025
- In the UK, a knighthood is a high honour for men, making them a “Sir,” while a damehood is the equivalent for women, making them a “Dame“.
- These titles are typically awarded for significant contributions to national life and are conferred by the monarch, often via a ceremonial touch of a sword.
- In October 2024, Ratan Tata was the first Indian to receive the Knight Grand Cross since India became a Republic in 1950.
