The content originally appeared on: CNN (CNN)Tony Blair, the former UK prime minister is to be knighted with the highest possible ranking in the New Year's Honours List, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. Blair, who was prime minister from 1997-2007, will be appointed a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter - the oldest and most senior British Order of Chivalry. 'It is an immense honour to be appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the […]