Apart from Royalty, who else has honorary rank?
I know of a handful:
Richie McCaw - All Blacks Captain - honorary Sqn Ldr in RNZAF, thoroughly deserved and especially as he is also a keen glider pilot.
Ellen McArthur - honorary Lt Cdr in RN, and thoroughly deserved as she is tough as boots and a legendary sailor
Bear Grylls - honorary Lt Cdr RN, though should be honorary Colonel of 49 Para.
Anybody know of others?