Shimon Peres has received an honorary knighthood from the Queen despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise. That makes the President of the Jewish state Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG). According to the Ha’aretz report titled Arise Sir Shimon: Peres receives honorary knighthood from Britain’s Queen, Peres [...]
Do you recall the recent speculation about Israeli President Shimon Peres being knighted? How is it going, I hear you ask? About as well as his Club Med Gaza idea. But thanks for asking. The Queen has been drawn into an embarrassing diplomatic wrangle with Israel after Britain snubbed efforts to have the Jewish state’s [...]
So to speak. Queen Elizabeth II is expected to bestow an unusual honor on President Shimon Peres in a few weeks, and name him a knight in her order. Peres is to be awarded the title, regarded as the United Kingdom’s highest honor, for his contribution to world peace and the relationship between Israel and [...]
My contribution: The Queen meets the world gurning champion, and gives a look not seen since she met US President George Bush last year.
