Royalty
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for royal defamation
There has been a delay in arresting the 74-year-old after he contracted Covid-19.
Ex-music teacher ‘over the moon’ after charity single leads to OBE
Paul Harvey, 83, has raised more than £1.5 million for dementia services.
In Pictures: King marks official birthday on horseback for Trooping the Colour
The military spectacle saw the most prestigious regiments in the British Army honouring their Colonel in Chief.
Sir Ben Okri: Being honoured means helping the human race to be more civilised
The Nigerian-born writer has been made Knight Bachelor in the King’s birthday honours for services to literature.
Davina McCall says being made an MBE for broadcasting work ‘means a great deal’
Ever since her role as the inaugural presenter of Big Brother in 2000, McCall has been a stalwart of British television.
Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce hopes MBE highlights ‘many difficulties’ of autism
The radio DJ’s son was diagnosed with autism as a toddler.
Northern Irish performer Peter Corry says MBE is testament to the power of music
The entertainer says being made an MBE is a testament to the power of music.
Fundraiser, 106, ‘flattered’ after getting British Empire Medal
Joan Willett, a former teacher who has survived two heart attacks, has been awarded a BEM for her charitable fundraising.
Literary giant Martin Amis given knighthood before death at 73
He was given the honour for services to literature.
The Queen director Stephen Frears knighted in birthday honours
He is honoured for services to film and television.