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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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