Is it really a great honour to be on the New Year Honours list? The 2026 selection has certainly raised eyebrows: alongside ...

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

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

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 ...

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

In a year of reflection and remembrance, the world lost luminaries whose talents and stories enriched our lives, leaving ...

While many see being recognised as an honour there are many high-profile people who have rejected honours from the Queen or ...

But 2026 is upon us, with a rash of album releases, tours, movies, books and other events that lined up to sate fans of all ...

As King Charles III prepares to honour a host of celebrities in the King's New Year Honours 2026, we have taken a look back ...