Stephen Fry has been knighted in the U.K.'s annual New Year Honors list, while Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire have been ...

Sky Sports F1 presenter and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the ...

A shipwreck hunter from Midhurst who was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) this year said he was ...

The list comprise knights and dames, appointments to the Order of the British Empire and gallantry awards. The most senior ...

Beloved British actress Carmen Munroe - who played Shirley Ambrose in the 1980s sitcom Desmond - is set to be honoured as a ...

The British Empire began in the late 1500s under Queen Elizabeth I. By 1913 the empire had grown to rule over 400 million people, making it the largest empire in history. British government and ...

Stephen Fry has said he is “startled and enchanted” upon receiving a Knighthood for his work on mental health awareness as ...

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Mearns was recognized for a remarkable career “defined by curiosity, courage, honour, and a relentless drive to uncover the ...

Unfortunately, it continues to be devalued by the award of honours to people who don’t deserve one. An honour should be given ...

Comedian and presenter named in King's New Years Honour List for his work at mental health charity; others get awards for ...