Petition · past parliament
Knighthood for Chris Coleman and the freedom of Wales for the whole Wales team
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
Wales are flying the flag for the UK in Euro2016 against all odds, and deserve recognition for their efforts. A Knighthood for the manager, a posthumous Knighthood for Gary Speed and the freedom of the Country of Wales for the whole squad is well deserved. #TogetherStronger
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
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Timeline
| 1 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.