The honour makes Giggs an Officer of the British Empire, a British order of chivalry. Other United players to receive the honour include Bryan Robson and David Beckham.

• 这荣誉使他成为英国骑士授勋制度下的一员，而同样获得这一荣誉的曼联球员包括布赖恩·布森和大卫·克汉姆。