On a warm Saturday beneath the towering ceilings of a regal venue, David Fagan, publisher, publicist, producer, and the behind-the-scenes powerhouse of Top Talent Agency, received a title that’s both steeped in tradition and pointed toward the future. With the signatures of a Prince and a Duke, Fagan was officially knighted into the Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen, a distinguished lineage dating back to 312 A.D., thereby earning him the title “Sir David Fagan.”
The event wasn’t just a formality draped in velvet and gold trim—it was a calculated move by a man who’s built his brand on connecting influential people to meaningful purpose. The plaque he now proudly displays isn’t just decoration; it’s a symbol of what he calls “earned opportunity.”
“This wasn’t about ego,” says Fagan, “it was about increasing influence so I can help more people.” That’s the playbook he’s followed for years, from launching bestselling books to building global brands for entrepreneurs. But this time, it came with a sword, a seal, and centuries of legacy.
A Royal Order with Ancient Roots
The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen is more than just ceremonial pomp. It’s one of the oldest continuous chivalric orders in existence. Through the centuries, it has honored those who demonstrate a commitment to humanitarian work, leadership, and service to others. Fagan, whose work spans continents and industries, earned his place not just through achievement but through action.
And action is what he’s best known for.
As president of Top Talent Agency, Fagan has spent decades helping authors, speakers, and business leaders stop being the “world’s best-kept secret.” His firm specializes in launching ideas and people into the global spotlight, transforming passion projects into household names. But beyond branding and business, there’s a deeper mission beating at the center of his empire: legacy.
Some members of the audience on June 14 that are part of the order include H.G. Gerhart Wilhelm Walch, H.R.H. Prince Rafael Andujar y Vilches, Baron H.E. Sir Dr. James Dentley III, H.E. Sir Alec Stern, H.E. Baron Sidney Leluan, Dame Dr. Shatira Wilks, Dame Jennifer Du Plessis, and Sir James Gray Robinson, to name a few.
From Boardrooms to the Bush: A Kenyan Calling
While the plaque may shine under gallery lights in the U.S., Fagan’s most meaningful work often happens on the red clay roads of Kenya. Since 2015, he’s been organizing annual humanitarian trips to East Africa, bringing top-tier speakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to speak in schools, serve in villages, and empower local communities. The initiative, now known as the Kenya Keynote Tour, is more than a speaking circuit. It’s a cross-continental collaboration of heart and hustle.
Every year, the tour brings together international business leaders and local Kenyan students in a series of immersive experiences, think leadership training, school visits, storytelling workshops, and service projects that leave everyone changed.
“It reminds you why influence matters in the first place,” Fagan has said about the tours.
This wasn’t a PR stunt. This is what he does.
And maybe that’s why the knighthood hits differently. It’s not just a ceremonial sword tap on the shoulder. It’s a recognition of a life lived in service, both to the boardroom and the bush, to the spotlight and the shadowed corners of the world where opportunity is a whisper, not a guarantee.
Knighthood in the Age of Influence
Sir David isn’t planning to swap his designer sneakers for velvet robes, but he is very aware of the power the title now affords him. “I don’t mind if people call me ‘Sir,'” he says. “But I know some will take my call that because of it.”
And that’s the point. Influence isn’t always about personal gain. Sometimes, it’s the key that opens doors for others.
“I always ask myself: Will this help me help more people?” Fagan says. “If the answer is yes, I earn the opportunity however I can.” That kind of strategy doesn’t fit neatly on a resume, but it’s precisely what’s gotten him on stages, into studios, and now into a Royal Order.
Legacy, Leverage, and the Long Game
Sir David Fagan may be knighted now, but he’s not slowing down. If anything, the honor has supercharged his mission.
He continues to create spaces where others can rise, whether through publishing the next big voice in personal development or guiding young Kenyan writer to find their confidence. The title may be ancient, but Fagan’s approach is unmistakably modern. Influence is currency. Titles are tools. And the impact is the endgame.
If you ask him what this new title means, he won’t talk about status. He’ll talk about service.
“I will continue to give you all opportunities to give, serve, and share your talents and experiences with the world.” True to form, it wasn’t about him. It was about what this moment could mean for the rest of us.
So whether you call him David, coach, mentor, or now Sir, one thing is certain: he didn’t take the sword so he could sit still. He took it so he could carve more paths forward. And maybe, just maybe, help the rest of us do the same.
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