The renowned astrophysicist admitted in 2008 that he'd been offered a knighthood during the 1990s, a more prestigious honour than the CBE he possessed, but declined it. Though his precise motivations ...

The beloved children's writer, known for magical stories including 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'James and the Giant Peach', turned down a knighthood in the 1986 New Year's honours. This ...

Actor Idris Elba, iconic ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and comedian Meera Syal are among the famous faces to be awarded the top gongs in King Charles III's New Year's Honours.