Arise, Sir David

The comments from some are truly awful - how many who are so insulting actually know this man? Unless you are a relative or friend you can base you opinions only on what you read in the press - and how honest the media is, as we all know.

I agree, LovesBach but we’re all entitled to an opinion.

how many who are so full of praise actually know this man?
Unless you are a relative or friend you can base you opinions only on what you read in the press - and how honest the media is, as we all know.

Applies equally either way.

What does his wife’s smile or lack of smile have to do with him becoming a Sir ?

The Qatar World Cup was his downfall as far as I'm concerned. A grasping man who was already very wealthy. I know people who work quietly who deserve an honour far more than that ex footballer an his miserable looking wife.

I do hope all those stating that they know of more deserving people have filled in a nomination form on the government website…

David Beckham earned my respect when he stood with other people to pay his respects to the late Queen. He could so easily have done what some other prominent people did, queue jump, because of course they were so important!!!! Great chap, his knighthood well deserved.

LovesBach

The comments from some are truly awful - how many who are so insulting actually know this man? Unless you are a relative or friend you can base you opinions only on what you read in the press - and how honest the media is, as we all know.

The UK invented Parliament and the principle of free speech - let's not embrace the punitive restrictions imposed by HRH Trump on the American people.

At one time things got so bad in England that King John's own barons turned on him and forced him to sign Magna Carta. How long before Donald Trump's rich supporters decide to do something similar?

My post has nothing at all to do with 'punitive restrictions ' - or Donald Trump, or Magna Carta. Neither have I said that people shouldn't say what they think - it's simply surprising that such venom is heaped upon a person they probably don't know and have never met.

It's exactly the same for all those pouring praise on a person they only know from what they read or hear from the media. I'm not impressed by this person based on checking out some facts.

It’s another teacup affair.
Noticeably, Brooklyn wasn’t on the family photo.
Shall we guess whether he wasn’t invited , because his wife offended Victoria or because he didn’t want to be there?

Much more fun to look back on GN and see who disliked the honours system before David’s award.

If I searched ‘why didn’t Victoria smile ‘, there will be a fact to read ?

Anniebach

If I searched ‘why didn’t Victoria smile ‘, there will be a fact to read ?

Yes.

I didn’t realise you self nominate, I thought others nominated you

I didn’t know you could self nominate either. The only people I know who have received honours were nominated by others.

You cannot self nominate for a knighthood.

You can lobby like mad. It ain't what you know...

You cannot self-nominate for any honours.

You have to be nominated by someone else.
Supporting evidence of your achievements have to be provided by two supporters.
The nominee should not know about the nomination.

Saying that people lobby for this is strange.
Just because someone is nominated does not mean the Honours Committee will agree. I'm sure the Honours Committee is more honourable than to listen to lobbying.

Aveline

You can lobby like mad. It ain't what you know...

No, you can't.

I know people who have been awarded honours for their achievements and it doesn't work like that.

GANNET

I didn’t realise you self nominate, I thought others nominated you

Thst's right.

And they are not supposed to tell you that they have done so.

Allira I think it's lovely that you think that. Unfortunately, it would seem that I'm more familiar with human nature than you - also have actual practical experience of this. Sadly.

PS I tried to send you a pm with more detail but it wouldn't send.

His voice is less squeaky these days, he's more attractive with age.
I'm not a fan of the honours system,or celebs for that matter, but am a Manchester United fan,going back to the loss of many Busby Babes back in the 50s!

Aveline

PS I tried to send you a pm with more detail but it wouldn't send.

Oh, not again! Not just you Aveline
I'll message GNHQ

Don't tell me people are cheating the system 😲

Not cheating just being human I guess. Most nice people are surprised and glad to be nominated and awarded an honour. Others feel it's their due and act accordingly.