Celebrities who turned down or returned royal honours
As the 2026 New Year Honours approach, we look at the A-listers who refused or handed back awards from the Royal Family, from David Bowie to Michael Sheen. Discover their reasons.
As the 2026 New Year Honours approach, we look at the A-listers who refused or handed back awards from the Royal Family, from David Bowie to Michael Sheen. Discover their reasons.
As King Charles announces the 2026 New Year Honours, we look at the famous faces, from David Bowie to Stephen Hawking, who turned down royal recognition. Discover their surprising reasons.
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