Here's a look behind the George Harrison solo hit “Ding Dong, Ding Dong,” which celebrated change and the New Year.

The New Year Honours 2026 list has been announced, celebrating contributions to British society – but many famous faces have rejected these honours in the past.

Actor Idris Elba, iconic ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and comedian Meera Syal are among the famous faces to be awarded the top gongs in King Charles III's New Year's Honours.

This is the story of Great Britain in its defining decade of the 20th century, told with the help of remarkable photographs.

The beloved children's writer, known for magical stories including 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'James and the ...

A host of famous figures, including several with Irish links, have quietly turned down, returned or publicly rejected New ...

The renowned astrophysicist admitted in 2008 that he'd been offered a knighthood during the 1990s, a more prestigious honour ...

Much-loved actor Idris Elba, gold medal-winning ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and several of England’s Lionesses are among the high‑profile figures recognised in King Charles III’s ...

A number of famous faces have been awarded honours from King Charles III in the latest New Year's Honours list ...

As King Charles III prepares to honour a host of celebrities in the King's New Year Honours 2026, we have taken a look back on some of the famous faces who have turned down the recognition. Honours ...

As King Charles III's New Year Honours 2026 list is confirmed, we look back at the big names including David Bowie, John ...