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Seven-time Formula One title winner Lewis Hamilton has finally been given a knighthood in the New Year honours list following pressure on the Prime Minister to approve the accolade. Despite being one of the UK’s most successful sportsmen Hamilton – who matched Michael Schumacher’s record seven titles in 2020 and was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year for a second time – had previously been overlooked, reportedly due to his tax affairs. Elsewhere, continuing the trend set by the Queen’s Birthday honours list, there are a slew of gongs for those seeking solutions to the problems...

SEVEN-TIME Formula One title winner Lewis Hamilton has finally been given a knighthood in the New Year honours list following pressure on the Prime…

12 celebrities who turned down a British honor By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Michael Sheen revealed this week he had returned his OBE. London (CNN)Twice a year, the UK publishes its honors list recognizing those who have accomplished excellence in a spectrum of pursuits, including both celebrities and non-famous faces. This year Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was knighted, musician Craig David was appointed MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire), while 803 of the 1,239 people recognized were named for their work in their communities, with many honored for their response to the coronavirus ...

  Twice a year, the U.K. publishes its honours list recognizing those who have accomplished excellence in a spectrum of pursuits, including both celebrities and non-famous faces. This year Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was knighted, musician Craig David was appointed MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire), while 803 of the 1,239 people recognized were named for their work in their communities, with many honoured for their response to the coronavirus pandemic. However, not everyone is keen to accept the honour that has been bestowed on them, either at New Year's or for the Que...

New Year Honours: Celebrities who turned them down in the past CNN 12/31/2020 © Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Michael Sheen revealed this week he had returned his OBE. Twice a year, the UK publishes its honors list recognizing those who have accomplished excellence in a spectrum of pursuits, including both celebrities and non-famous faces. This year Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was knighted, musician Craig David was appointed MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire), while 803 of the 1,239 people recognized were named for their work in their communities, with many honored for the...