In 2008, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich proclaimed 13 May "Desmond Tutu Day" and in 2017 Queen Elizabeth II of England appointed him as Bailiff Grand Cross of the Venerable Order of St John.
Ka 2008, Mmusisi Rod Blagojevich wa kwa Illinois o goeleditse letlhala la 13 Motsheganong "Letsatsi la Desmond Tutu" le ka 2017 Kgosigadi Elizabeth II wa Engelane o mo tlhomile jaaka Bailiff Brand Cross wa Verable Order ya St John.