Historian Professor Jenny Hocking said rejecting a request from the King for bestowing his own award would be 'unthinkable'.

The former England international made 639 appearances in a glittering career, spanning 19 years. His biggest period of ...

Sir Ian was knighted for services to the performing arts in 1991 and Queen Elizabeth II appointed him Companion of Honour for ...

The veteran actor made the remarks during a recent newspaper interview. Sir Ian said: 'The Queen, I'm sure she was quite mad ...

Former England, Arsenal and Tottenham star Sol Campbell insists he deserves to be knighted, having lauded himself as one of ...

His legendary deeds on the distant battlefields of the British Empire earned him the highest praise from his peers.

Only a select number of people have been given a knighthood for services to football - this ex-England star wants to be one ...

Sir Ian McKellen has explained why he accepted a knighthood after considering turning down the offer. The Lord of the Rings ...

Sir Ian McKellen has explained why he accepted a knighthood after considering turning down the offer. The Lord of the Rings ...

A journalist-turned-PR guru who was once awarded a knighthood by the Malaysian royal family has died aged 90. Ron Kirby, ...

A top Royal biographer has accused Sir Ian McKellen of making a 'snide attack' on the late Queen and suggested he should give ...