Zimbabwe’s Mugabe May Be Stripped of Knighthood

British officials are seriously considering revoking the knighthood of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. British TV news also reported Monday that the Foreign Office is taking steps to remove Mugabe’s honorary knighthood, awarded in 1994 by the government of Prime Minister John Major.

Revoking the title is a detailed, lengthy process that starts with the Foreign Office recommending the forfeit of the award, the spokeswoman said. That recommendation is made to the queen via the prime minister’s office. If the queen approves the recommendation, the Central Chancery of the Orders of the Knighthood is informed, according to officials (the chancery is part of the palace and organizes the knighthoods and honors). Finally, the Foreign Office notifies the recipient of the honor that it is being revoked.

Meanwhile, Mugabe used a U.N. food summit to launch an attack on his country’s old colonial master, accusing Britain of persuading other Western powers to impose policies against Zimbabwe that “cripple” his country’s economy and “thereby effect illegal regime change.” Mugabe’s presence at the Summit is causing outrage among some leaders, as he claims Britain and her allies is mounting polices and efforts to impose “illegal economic sanctions” against Zimbabwe while also cutting off “all developmental assistance”.

On the other hand, critics blame Mugabe’s policies for a dramatic drop in food production and agricultural exports in Africa’s “breadbasket”, Zimbabwe.

The African leader has frequently attacked Britain in the past. Ironically, knighthood is normally given to those trying to assist relations and situations with Britain, not merely act the country or its policies.

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Prince Lands Helipcopter in Girlfriend’s Backyard

Prince William was under fire again after it emerged that he had landed his £10million RAF helicopter in girlfriend Kate Middleton’s back garden during an official military exercise. Miss Middleton and her parents are said to have watched in delight as the second in line to the throne practised a series of take-offs and landings in the paddock of their sprawling detached home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, earlier this month. Details of the two-hour stunt emerged just days after the prince was heavily criticised for using another Chinook to fly himself and his brother Harry to a stag weekend on the Isle of Wight.

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