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Prince of Wales at a ceremony held at Windsor Castle.This particular honour was established in 1917 by George V, in order to recognise a service of national importance.It is sometimes regarded as the junior honour to the Order of Merit and is made up of the sovereign and no more than 65 other members who are allowed to use the letters CH after their names.Sir Elton has sold more than 300 million records worldwide during a pop career that has spun more than five decades.He has become one of the most recognised names in the industry, but his charity work has also boosted his already distinguished reputation.His charity, The Elton John Aids Foundation, works closely with those suffering from HIV/Aids.Their mission is to be a powerful force to

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A museum in Birmingham that's dedicated to coffins and death is looking to expand its team by hiring new tour guides.Founded in 1894, Coffin Works in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter was created when the owners realised that it was more lucrative to be in coffins than in cabinets.Before working on coffins, the Newman brothers were focused on cabinet fittings. But later they became known for their coffin business, even supplying furniture and brassware, such as handles, plates and shrouds for the coffins of kings, queens and prime ministers, including George V, Queen Mary, Princess Diana and the Queen Mother.The museum is regarded as one of the most macabre museums in the country.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A stunning set of new side-by-side photographs show how the current Royal Family look exactly like their ancestors.The British Monarchy itself can trace its background back centuries, to the early petty kingdoms in Anglo-Saxon England and medieval Scotland. Since the early Saxon kings there have been 61 monarchs including the Queen today.

Two-time Oscar winner Spike Lee emerged from the Four Seasons Hotel George V in the eighth arrondissement of Paris on Tuesday.The Atlanta-born, Brooklyn-raised 64-year-old sported a grey Nike tracksuit, a matching fanny pack around his neck, and white sneakers.Spike (born Shelton) also represented his own merch by wearing his sold-out $30 40 Acres X Mitchell & Ness '1619' baseball cap in honor of his African ancestors.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle paid a “touching tribute” to the Queen by naming their daughter Lilibet, an expert claims.Professor Kate Williams, who penned a biography of the 95-year-old monarch, says it is “sad” that people can’t see it.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced on Sunday, June 6 that their second child had been born on Friday, June 4 in Santa Barbara, California.They named her Lilibet as a meaningful nod to the Queen's family nickname, which was given to her by her grandfather George V when she struggled to pronounce her own name.The choice sparked a backlash, with claims it is “rude” towards Her Majesty.But Prof Williams, who teaches modern history at Reading University and wrote the book Young Elizabeth and Rival Queens,

Prince Harry 'delighted' the Queen with his baby name choice before he even met his wife, Meghan Markle.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced on Sunday that their second child Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on Friday morning at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California.Well-placed sources say Harry told the Queen years ago that he wanted to name his future daughter after her affectionate nickname. A choice which is said to have left the monarch "delighted", with Lilibet the name given to her by her grandfather George V when she struggled to pronounce her own name, The Mirror reports.

Meghan Markle's royal biographer and co-author of Finding Freedom Omid Scobie has admitted the Suits actress was 'wrong in her interpretation of royal protocol' during her interview with Oprah Winfrey.The royal commentator, who is reported to be friendly with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, made the comments during Discovery+'s new documentary Harry and Meghan: Recollections May Vary.During the explosive Oprah chat, Meghan alleged to the world that her son Archie was not made a prince due to a change in protocol and she heavily hinted she believes it to be due to his mixed race heritage.In fact, what Meghan appeared to misunderstand is that as per the George V convention, the use of HRH titles only applies to children and grandchildren of

The Queen's Speech was the most watched television programme broadcast on Christmas Day - beating the Strictly Come Dancing special and the nation's best-loved soaps.

A pub has been forced to close after punters who had been barred from the boozer began 'targeting' it, police say.

Coin collectors can own a piece of British history as one of the UK's longest serving coins becomes available for the first time in almost a century.

A regal home from home in the heart of the French capital