
Critics have hit out at the decision following recent tensions
The latest news, updates and gossip about King Charles III, our new monarch. Read about his health after a recent cancer diagnosis, his relationship with his sons William and Harry and his plans for the future.

A number of big names have previously had their MBEs and OBEs revoked

There are four main criteria.

Nine people's MBEs and OBE's have been revoked due to reasons including criminal convictions and bringing the honours system into disrepute

The Princess Royal attended the Commonwealth Day service alongside William, Kate, Charles and Camilla on Monday

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's recent arrest has prompted calls to have the former 'Prince' removed from the royal line of succession

The disgraced prince isn't the only one whom the police have arrested

The former prince and Duke of York was arrested on 19 February on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Lizzie McGuire actress Hilary Duff is said to be 19th cousins with King Charles III

The former Duke of York is the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Buckingham Palace released a statement on the matter yesterday (9 February)

The former Duke of York was stripped of his remaining royal titles late last year

The British Royal Family doesn't receive a traditional yearly salary

Only a few members of the Royal Family can grant these honours

Here are some of the famous faces who have rejected an honour from the British Royal Family over the years

1157 recipients have been awarded from every part of the UK in King Charles' 2026 New Year’s Honours List

The 77-year-old monarch's 10-minute Christmas speech aired in the UK at 3pm today (25 December)

The King has chosen not to follow tradition for the Christmas speech this year, with one big change

Several senior royals will join the King at Sandringham - including the Wales', the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Princess Royal

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson had their royal titles stripped in light of revelations over their links to Jeffrey Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, the former Duke and Duchess of York, had their royal honours removed in October

The King recently shared a positive health update following his 2024 cancer diagnosis

The British monarch first broke the news of his ailing health last year