TONY Blair has been given the most prestigious knighthood in Britain by the Queen. Her Majesty has personally made the ex-Labour PM a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Gart…
Her Majesty has personally made theTony Blair has been given a prestigious knighthood by The QueenUnlike other New Year's gongs the appointment was made entirely by the monarch with no input from Downing Street.
He said: "It was a great privilege to serve as prime minister and I would like to thank all those who served alongside me, in politics, public service and all parts of our society, for their dedication and commitment to our country."
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