The 2025 Gramophone Classical Music Awards celebrated musical excellence with Sir Simon Rattle receiving a special honour and Raphaël Pichon's Bach recording taking the top prize in a glittering ceremony.
Former President Donald Trump awards America's highest civilian honour to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, sparking intense debate across political spectrum.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson under fire for awarding peerage to Gavin Williamson amid ongoing criticism of his honours list decisions
Celebrated authors Jilly Cooper, Ian Rankin and Sir Salman Rushdie lead the arts and culture recipients in the first New Year Honours list of King Charles III's reign, recognising their extraordinary contributions to literature.
Football legend David Beckham receives knighthood from King Charles III in regal ceremony attended by wife Victoria and mother Sandra, fulfilling his late grandfather's royal wish.
Reality TV star and campaigner Georgia Harrison honoured with MBE for services to victims of revenge porn after landmark legal case against Stephen Bear.
Discover how acclaimed actor Simon Russell Beale received his real-life knighthood after portraying a monarch in The Crown, and what this honour means for his legendary career.
Beloved author Jilly Cooper, famous for her racy novels, has a surprising Essex connection to Hornchurch that shaped her early life before receiving damehood in King's Birthday Honours.
Exclusive details reveal King Charles held a clandestine meeting at Windsor Castle with former close aide Michael Fawcett, who resigned amid the cash-for-honours scandal that rocked the monarchy.
Labour peer Lord Mandelson faces another honour revocation as King Charles approves removal of his prestigious privy counsellor status, deepening his fall from grace.
Celebrated playwright Alan Bennett reveals he quietly turned down an OBE years ago, joining fellow artistic giants like Leonard Bernstein in rejecting official honours.
Acclaimed actress Samantha Morton was honoured with an OBE by Prince William at Windsor Castle for her outstanding contributions to drama and charitable work in a star-studded investiture ceremony.
Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman officially becomes Sir Gary after receiving knighthood from Prince William at Windsor Castle, celebrating his extraordinary 45-year contribution to film and television.
England manager Sarina Wiegman is reportedly set to be offered a damehood, while captain Leah Williamson could receive an OBE following the Lionesses' triumphant UEFA Women's Euros 2022 campaign.
British boxing legend Michael Watson, who made a miraculous recovery from a near-fatal brain injury, has been awarded an MBE for his tireless charitable efforts and services to the community.
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Exclusive: A major Conservative donor who promised 'curry for life' to a party co-chair has been elevated to the House of Lords, igniting fresh allegations of cronyism and raising serious questions about the honours system's integrity.
The New Year Honours list shines a spotlight on London's most influential business leaders, from finance and retail to tech and hospitality, recognising their immense contributions to the UK economy.
Former Cabinet Minister Peter Mandelson is poised for a political comeback with a life peerage, sparking debate over honours and influence in Westminster.
Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.
A massive public petition surpassing 50,000 signatures is demanding an immediate general election following Rishi Sunak's controversial resignation honours list, which rewarded aides embroiled in the Partygate scandal.
Aardman's iconic plasticine duo Wallace and Gromit have been honoured with a Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards, celebrating their enduring contribution to British television.
Olympic heroes Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Andy Murray, and Sir Ben Ainslie receive their knighthoods in a historic ceremony at Glasgow City Chambers, celebrating their monumental contributions to British sport.
Hollywood icon Morgan Freeman receives an honorary knighthood from King Charles III in a star-studded ceremony at Buckingham Palace's Italian embassy, joining fashion royalty Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren.
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Acclaimed British director Sir Sam Mendes receives a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours list, recognising his monumental contributions to film and theatre. The list also celebrates broadcaster John Wilson and former footballer Chris Powell.
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The US Air Force veteran shot during the Capitol insurrection receives military funeral with honours, igniting fierce debate over legacy and precedent.
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A starstruck social media influencer had the encounter of a lifetime when a major A-list celebrity playfully photobombed her video in the exclusive Hamptons, creating a viral moment of pure joy and surprise.