Cristiano Ronaldo will receive the highest award that can be received by the Portuguese . He will be awarded a knighthood in the Order of Prince Henry's President Anibal Cavaco Silva by the award session at the Palacio Nacional de Belem Palace , Tuesday ( 01/07/2014 ) at 11:30 pm . Degree will be strapped 28-year -old player is an elite aristocratic title given to those who have rendered the name of Portugal in the entire world . With achievements and his work during this time, Ronaldo was deemed worth it.

Order of Prince Henry was the title of an award that position two levels higher than the peerage who had previously been granted to Ronaldo about 10 years ago . As published in the official statement of the President of Portugal , the title of Officer of the Order of Prince Henry, who had carried into a Ronaldo rising levels Grande Officer of the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator .

According to the government , Ronaldo received this award because he became a Portuguese icon around the world who bring the good name of his country at international level . He also became a role model for young children or the younger generation .

" He is a symbol of Portugal in the international world . Thanks to their work , the country is increasingly recognized internationally and he is a role model for the younger generation , " said a statement from the President of Portugal .

Ronaldo admitted to being proud of who will be receiving this degree . " I feel a tremendous sense of pride . I got word that I will get an increase in a knighthood Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry of the President of Portugal , " Ronaldo said on Facebook .