All the stars who refused an honour from the Royal Family - from TV legends to comedians
ok.co.ukThe New Year's and birthday honours lists are often viewed as the ultimate recognition of a life spent in public service.These lists, brimming with thousands of names from all over the UK, both celeb and civilian, celebrate their accomplishments and contributions with awards like knighthoods, damehoods, or MBEs.The latest list is due to be revealed on the evening of 30 December 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 known.There have also been leaks from official sources occasionally.There are also instances where someone accepts an honour only to return it later.
Potential recipients are contacted about six weeks before any public announcement to confirm in writing that they wish to be nominated for an honour, in an effort to avoid any awkward situations.
During Queen Elizabeth II's seven-decade reign, many thousands of people, some famous and many less so, were recognised in the biannual honours lists.This year's New Year's list will, of course, be King Charles' honours announcement, reports the Mirror.
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