How do you become a knight?

TORONTO – All of Britain is still in a tizzy following Andy Murray’s historic win at Wimbledon. He’s the first British chap to do so in 77 years.

And for that feat, he may become Sir Andy Murray. (Well maybe, keep reading).

British Prime Minister David Cameron fuelled knighthood speculation on Monday when he said he couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of the honour.

So, can Cameron make Murray a knight?

No. The honour of knighthood is decided independently.

Queen Elizabeth II oversees the whole thing as Sovereign of the Order, but generally doles out the awards on the advice of the U.K. government and other Commonwealth realms.

How awesome do you have to be to become a Sir or Dame?

Pretty awesome. The national “order of chivalry” is given to British nationals who make an impact in the U.K. It’s one of the highest honours a Brit can get.

Non-British nationals are eligible for honorary knighthoods.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, established in 1917 by King George V, is comprised of five classes:

• Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE)
• Knight Commander or Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE or DBE)
• Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)
• Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE)
• Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Only the top two ranks get to attach the “Sir” or “Dame” to their names.

Murray was awarded an OBE in 2012, following his performance at both the London Olympics and US Open.

Can I be a knight?

If Murray becomes a knight will he get a sword?

While knighthood was originally awarded to those in military roles, today it can be given to anyone from athletes to actors to industrialists. And the British Monarchy assures us that the honour of knighthood “carries no military obligations to the Sovereign.”

The 26-year-old Scot beat top-seeded Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in a hard-fought, 3-hour and 9-minute affair.

Murray – still ranked No. 2 – said Monday he’s okay with never reaching No. 1.

Read more: Murray wants more major titles, not No. 1 ranking

“I would rather not get to No. 1 and win more Grand Slams,” he said, “than never win another Grand Slam and get to No. 1. I’d rather try to win more Slams.”

Well perhaps “Sir No. 2” would help cushion that blow.