'Sir Usain Bolt'? That would be very nice'.
Yes it would be Mr. Bolt, and with Jamaica being a fully fledged Commonwealth Realm, an appointment to knighthood would be a substantive honour, which means you would be entitled to call yourself 'Sir'. I take it this means you're a monarchist then. Good man.
The need for tweed...
Yeah, mun. A word to the wise though, while we appreciate your enthusiastic endorsement of feathered plumes and titled honours, it is bad form to publicly muse about such things, which will only make it harder for Her Majesty to comply any time soon. So stay low and fast, mun, just remember you're only 22 years old and all good things are worth waiting for. Keep that in mind, and you'll be a Sir in no time!
Hat tip: A Commonwealth Monarchist.
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Bolt is perhaps a little premature in his request but, in good time (and assuming craven politicians have not stripped Jamaica of its monarchy), perhaps we shall yet see him a Knight. If I may diverge on a little tangent (as you were so kind enough as to take inspiration from my ramblings), having just watched England triumph in the Ashes I do however feel that one sportsman worthy of the honour of a knighthood very soon ought to be Ricky Ponting, who in years past might have followed Sir Donald Bradman by garnering a knighthood to recognise his achievements as Australia's most prolific run-scorer (I believe) and as their captain but who today will most likely not. Still, as he gave the Queen a far more respectful and sincere bow than his opposite number Andrew Strauss did, perhaps he might become Australian cricket's second Knight Bachelor? I live in hope. ACMW
ReplyDeleteHear, hear, Commonwealth Monarchist.
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