This One Banned Rule Stopped Sir Lewis Hamilton From Spreading Knightly Honors All Across The Kingdom

The Queen’s Honours list had a special name for Knighthood in 2021. No extra marks for guesses as it was of none other than seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The 37-year-old received this prestigious award and could not be more proud of it. However, he still has a wish.

Sir Lewis Hamilton, that’s how it is ever since he received the knighthood. With this, Hamilton has become the fourth F1 driver to be on this elite list after Sir Jack Brabham in 1979, Sir Stirling Moss in 2000, and Sir Jackie Stewart in 2001. Talking about his wish, Sir Lewis recently opened up in an interview.

Lewis Hamilton, in an interview with Vanity Fair, expressed his desire for the knighthood. The Mercedes driver stated, “They banned the rule where a knight can knight other people, cause, man I’d just be like, hey you’re knighted.”

“I’d be going around to people with a sword.”

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“Taking the knee and having the sword upon you, you see it in movies growing up right? Everyone seen this in movies, but to become a knight of the realm is kind of cool.”, said the multiple F1 world champion.

Lewis Hamilton’s on his Knighthood

Lewis Hamilton accepted his Knighthood from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle in 2021. The Mercedes man was present there with his mother to receive one of the highest honors in Great Britain.

Talking about the honorary award, Hamilton asserted, “In England, it’s a huge thing. It’s the biggest honor you can really receive.”

The former McLaren driver continued, “I got a call from Downing Street. They wanted to know if I’d accept it. When you have something as incredible as a “Sir” in front of your name, things are different when you walk in a room.”

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A Knighthood is usually given to an individual for a major, long-term contribution to any activity, usually at a national or international level. In that place, Lewis Hamilton certainly excels with his sheer record in Formula 1. There’s hardly a doubt about that!