I must admit, that despite my distain for Microsoft’s business practices, Bill Gates has done a considerable amount of charity work and donated a lot of money to good causes. So kudos to you Bill, I wouldn’t mind being given the title, Knight of The British Empire. I’ll just settle for Jedi Knight for now I suppose.

CNN.com – Bill Gates ‘humbled’ at knighthood – Mar 2, 2005:

Proclaiming himself “humbled and delighted,” Microsoft founder Bill Gates has received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.

The accolade allows the recipient to use “KBE” after his name, but not “Sir” in front of it.