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The controversial candidate was given the honour by the owner of Tintagel's Camelot Castle Hotel. The Cornish village is popularly claimed to be the birthplace of King Arthur - a link that English Heritage who own Tintagel Castle actively promote. Hotel owner John Mappin announced on Facebook the billionaire businessman would now be known there as Sir Donald Trump of Camelot.

The award is being made for the tycoon's humanitarian deeds and services to humanity John Mappin

He said the award was being made for the tycoon's "humanitarian deeds and services to humanity." Mr Mappin said: "For decades politicians have been in the pay of vested interests and corporate lobbyists. "Trump does not need their money and so he is in a unique position of being truly independent.

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GETTY His wife Melania will be known at Camelot Castle as Lady Melania of Camelot

"His special interest is the American people. "Henceforth Donald J Trump shall be known at Camelot Castle as Sir Donald Trump of Camelot. "The Camelot Knighthood and honour is hereditary with the title passing to each of his children and in turn their grandchildren.

GETTY Tingatel is popularly claimed to be the birthplace of King Arthur

GETTY Trump will now be known as Sir Donald Trump of Camelot