In the latest blow to his reputation, the former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has relinquished an honorific title, which had become his nickname.
In the Spanish and Portuguese colonies, what is called the right of majorazzo takes place in the succession of all those great estates to which any title of honour is annexed.
The accolade joins the highest order of China's honor system, along with the " Medal of the Republic, " the " August 1 Medal, " the " Friendship Medal" and the national titles of honor.