The New Year's and birthday honours lists are by many seen as the ultimate recognition of a life dedicated to public service.
These lists include thousands of names from across the UK, both civilian and celebrity. It aims to honour their achievements and service with awards such as knighthoods, damehoods, or MBEs.
The latest list is set to be unveiled on the evening of December 30, 2024 - however, as reported by Wales Online, not everyone who is offered an honour accepts it.
It's unusual to publicly disclose a refusal, however there have been notable instances where those who have declined the monarch's offer have made their decision public.
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