The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has voted to dissolve after nearly 60 years due to federal funding cuts and political ...

The New Year Honours 2026 list has been announced, celebrating contributions to British society – but many famous faces have ...

The renowned astrophysicist admitted in 2008 that he'd been offered a knighthood during the 1990s, a more prestigious honour ...

Being handed an honour by the monarch is widely considered a huge achievement there are plenty of well-known faces who have ...

The beloved children's writer, known for magical stories including 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'James and the ...

A host of famous figures, including several with Irish links, have quietly turned down, returned or publicly rejected New ...

A number of famous faces have been awarded honours from King Charles III in the latest New Year's Honours list ...

Actor Idris Elba, iconic ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and comedian Meera Syal are among the famous faces to ...

Much-loved actor Idris Elba, gold medal-winning ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and several of England’s ...

Indeed, the renowned artist is thought to hold the record for the most honours declined, having reportedly turned down five, ...