He received his knighthood on his return to London in July 1953 .
Returning to Kathmandu a few days later , they discovered that Hillary had been made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Hunt a Knight Bachelor for their efforts .
Hunt received Hunt 's knighthood on his return to London in July 1953 .
Returning to Kathmandu a few days later , they discovered that Hillary had been made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Hunt a Knight Bachelor for their efforts .