Let’s keep the Empire in our Honours – they don’t need modernising
Once again the idea that there is something disgraceful in the existence of a Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is ...
Timothy West, acclaimed British actor and lover of UK's waterways, dies at 90
British actor Timothy West, who played the classic Shakespeare roles of King Lear and Macbeth and in recent years along with ...
Kemi Badenoch would likely be 'deeply sceptical' of dropping 'empire' from British honours
Buckingham Palace is said to be considering allowing those recognised with an OBE the option of receiving an Order of British ...
Timothy West, British actor of Shakespeare and soap operas, dies at 90
Mr. West appeared in the popular serials “Coronation Street” and “Eastenders,” then later explored Britain’s waterways with ...
Acclaimed British star of stage and screen dies aged 90
LONDON (AP) — British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on three occasions and the classic ...
Coffey collects royal honour and tells of ‘delight’ for new Tory leader Badenoch
Therese Coffey has said she is “delighted” for new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch as the former minister accepted an ...
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Meet some of the most noble women in the UK - from well-connected duchesses to lesser-known ladies
There are many famous titled women, including a swathe who are closely linked to the royal family - from Meghan Markle, ...
King open to removing word ‘empire’ from OBE honours amid colonial controversy
Under the plans, those with an OBE -Order of the British Empire – may choose to recieve an Order of British Excellence, ...
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Where are the British Empire's lost treasures? How some of the UK's most valuable items including royal gem stones and Spanish loot have eluded experts for centuries
The Jewels of the Order of St Patrick, were given the lord lieutenant of Ireland by King William IV in 1831, at a time when the country was still under British rule. They were said to be formed ...
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King open to removing word ‘empire’ from OBE honours amid colonial controversy
The word “empire” may be dropped British honours as part of reforms reportedly being considered by royal officials. Under the plans, those with an OBE-Order of the British Empire – may ...