This whole knighthood thing is so medieval and radically connected to dominion theology/ politics that it is a counter=purposeful for Christendom in our time.
Knights originally served as road patrol. Over time Knights Templar originated a template for all knighthood. Existence of the Knights of Malta link to them.
The book, "The Trial of the Templars", Malcom Barber, The Folio Society, 2003, is a sobering and instructive read. Even today, knighthood self-adulation and political arrogance is bad news for the female side of humanity.
https://www.amazon.com/Trial-Templars-Folio-Society/dp/B000R8XKRK