From native rulers during the British Raj to Ratan Tata and Pandit Ravi Shankar in the recent past, several Indians have been ...

In an installation set to be installed for a year, these sculptures of Briccio Santos contribute to the growing landscape of ...

Rabindranath Tagore was awarded the title of ‘Knight Bachelor’ in 1915. But in 1919, he renounced his knighthood in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, making him one of the most famous ...

An analysis of those awarded the "higher" honours reveals a significant social and regional divide.

This is done through the conferment of knighthoods, decorations, medals, and other recognitions, as well as by appointing acolytes and followers to institutions that are part of the state’s ...

Ronnie O’Sullivan is among a list of 21 snooker stars to have received honours and changed their names. Seven-time world champion O’Sullivan received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire ...

His Majesty the King has approved Knighthoods and Damehoods for distinguished barristers appointed as Justices of the High Court, recognising their exceptional contributions to the judiciary and legal ...

In response to a written question by Lord West of Spithead, Labour peer and former First Sea Lord, regarding the timeline for the eighth Type 26 frigate, Defence Minister Lord Coaker confirmed that ...

Express Sport takes a look at other Formula One personalities who have been honoured with knighthoods by the British Royal Family. Lewis Hamilton: Despite being within touching distance of being ...

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.

A young man labelled as the 'best rugby teammate ever' left viewers crying in one of the most iconic clips in recent times. Consoling his teammate, who was in tears whilst at a rugby camp during ...

Wales rugby legend Gerald Davies says he is "dumbstruck" after being given a knighthood in the King's New Year's Honours for 2025. The 79-year-old played 46 times for Wales between 1966 and 1978 ...