The New Year's and birthday honours lists are often viewed as the pinnacle of recognition for a life committed to public service.
These lists, which feature thousands of names from all over the UK, both civilian and celebrity, celebrate their accomplishments and service with awards such as knighthoods, damehoods, or MBEs.
The forthcoming list is due to be revealed on the evening of December 30, 2024. However, not everyone who is offered an honour accepts it.
While it's rare to publicly announce a refusal, there have been significant cases where those who have declined the monarch's offer have made their decision public.
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