Antony Beevor Receives Knighthood

On Friday 17 February Antony Beevor was knighted at Buckingham Palace. Beevor’s honour was awarded “for services in support of Armed Forces Professional Development”

February 12, 2017

On Friday 17 February 2017, Antony Beevor was knighted at Buckingham Palace in recognition of his services in support of Armed Forces Professional Development.

Over a career spanning several decades, Sir Antony Beevor has become one of the world’s most respected military historians. His books, including Stalingrad, Berlin: The Downfall 1945, The Second World War and Ardennes 1944, have been translated into more than 30 languages and have received widespread critical acclaim for their depth of research and accessible narrative style.

The honour recognises Sir Antony’s significant contribution to the understanding of military history and the continued value of his work within the professional development of the Armed Forces. His detailed research and analysis have been widely studied by military professionals, historians and readers around the world.

The investiture ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace, where Sir Antony received the accolade from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.