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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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, ...

As King Charles III's New Year Honours 2026 list is confirmed, we look back at the big names including David Bowie, John ...