It was with the utmost surprise that I received a call from the British High Commissioner for Kenya, Neil Wigan, a few weeks ago telling me that I was invited to accept a knighthood from His Majesty King Charles in his New Year’s Honours list for my services to business, sport and charity in Kenya and Cornwall.
I couldn’t have been more surprised or more honoured. It was not until now that I have been able to share this news with you.
It is impossible to thank everyone individually for the help that they have given me over the years, in life, business, sport and charity. This honour is simply recognition of everyone’s efforts over decades, without which none of my ventures would have succeeded.
I must however single out one person. Thank you to my wonderful and eternally beautiful wife who will now be known, entirely appropriately, as Lady Evans. She has been by my side for almost 50 years, and neither family, friendships, business, sport nor charity would have succeeded without her.
The motto of the Order of St Michael and St George, the order into which I have become a Knight Commander, is Auspicium Melioris Aevi, Token of a Better Age. Through the collective effort of thousands, I hope that this has become a truth in Kenya and in Cornwall.
For more information you can see the formal announcement and press release on the links below.
One response to ““Surprised and honoured””
Congratulations on this remarkable reward for services rendered.We have met briefly on several occasions whether that be at the Penzance or Camborne when the pirates have been playing . On a personal note you have to be congratulated on your achievements Over the years you have opened the eyes of others Who now can see apath forward.I have enjoyed reading your blogs and the yearly drive to catch those massive fish . You have been the driving force for many years for the pirates and to represent a Cornish team to reach the top table and if it wasn’t for narrow mindedness on some of the Cornish public and councils I think it would have already been achieved and Exeter wouldn’t have the pick of the crop from our great rugby community. Wishing you all the happiness to you and your loved ones for 2024 and well done again on your knighthood .