I've always been of the mind that Americans should, as a rule, politely refuse all such honorifics from England (and royalty elsewhere). No offense, Brits, but when you think about it, how much sense does that make? Washington even decided to call himself "Mr. President," not "Your Excellency."
Matter of fact, I thought there was a clause somewhere (in the Constitution?) that says American citizens are prohibited from accepting, and in fact are required to renounce, all such honors and titles of nobility.
The traditional weekend after the fourth.. You think you are gonna get to go??????? :) I dont know if I will be able to afford to go, but I would love to see you again :)
No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.
Theoretically, the Queen could make Bill Gates a Duke, but it would require an act of Congress to authorize it. Since all she is doing is bestowing an honorary position the Dark Lord of Redmond, it doesn't violate the Constitution.
Just a Historical note.. General of the Army Dwight Eisenhower was made a KBE at the end of WWII. Later of course, Dwight Eisenhower, KBE became President.
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Date: 2004-01-28 04:00 am (UTC)Article I, Section 9, Clause 8
Date: 2004-01-28 05:05 am (UTC)Theoretically, the Queen could make Bill Gates a Duke, but it would require an act of Congress to authorize it. Since all she is doing is bestowing an honorary position the Dark Lord of Redmond, it doesn't violate the Constitution.
Just a Historical note.. General of the Army Dwight Eisenhower was made a KBE at the end of WWII. Later of course, Dwight Eisenhower, KBE became President.
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Date: 2004-01-27 11:05 pm (UTC)*walks away shaking her head*
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