Soon after he reached England after the firing the Queen knighted him.

On Friday, the Queen knighted six gentlemen and passed on to Chichester.

The following month the Queen knighted him.

After receiving the usual addresses, the Queen knighted the mayor, and by her command Lord Derby declared the hall open.

The queen knighted him, gave him a sword, and said, "Whoever striketh at you, Drake, striketh at us."