Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair picked up one of the country's highest honours on Monday after being knighted on Friday. Mr Blair – or Sir Tony as he is now to be officially called – was installed as a member of the Order of the Garter on June 13 during a ceremony attended by his wife, Cherie, and their children Kathryn, Euan, Nicky, and Leo. While his family watched in admiration not everyone was happy at the former PM receiving the UK's most celebrated royal honour for chivalry.
A petition calling for the knighthood to be “rescinded” has reached more than 1.5m signatures in Britain stating he was the "least deserving person of any public honour" and that he should be "held accountable for war crimes". Sir Tony became Prime Minister after winning the 1997 general election and is among the longest-serving leaders of the Queen's 70-year reign. But his time in charge was overshadowed by controversy over his decision to join the US in going to war with Iraq.
His name might be synonymous with 1990s Britain but less well-known, however, is what the former Labour leader is worth. His career has seemingly blossomed since leaving the top job in government and so too has his children's.
