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Eden Project's Tim Smit knighted at palace

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Friday, December 14, 2012
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This is the proud moment that Sir Tim Smit, co-founder of the Eden Project, is knighted by the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

The Dutch-born co-founder and chief executive of Cornwall's iconic tourist attraction was awarded the honour in recognition of his services to public engagement with science earlier this year. He knelt before Prince Charles in the time-honoured tradition at the ceremony yesterday.

  1. Tim Smit is invested with his honorary knighthood  by the Prince of Wales  at Buckingham Palace

    Tim Smit is invested with his honorary knighthood by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace

Sir Tim Smit was appointed an honorary Knight by the Queen in the New Year honours.

The award carries the full title honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE).

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  • Profile image for OscarDelta

    by OscarDelta

    Saturday, December 15 2012, 6:59PM

    “Good for you Sir Tim, a very deserved title!”

  • Profile image for Doitdreckley

    by Doitdreckley

    Friday, December 14 2012, 5:21PM

    “Blimey, no jeans and a tie:-)”

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