knighthood

England great Anderson knighted for services to cricket

England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson has been knighted for his services to cricket on Tuesday.

King Charles awards Knighthood to filmmaking couple Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas

Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan and his wife, producer Emma Thomas, are often seen as the epitome of a power couple. The pair first crossed paths at University College London, bonding over their mutual passion for film. 

Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas to receive knighthood

Film director Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas, the long-time collaborators in filmmaking and life, are to receive knighthood and damehood, respectively.

In remembrance of Sir Don Bradman’s 107th birthday

If he had lived, the greatest cricketer of all time, Sir “Don” Bradman of Australia would have celebrated his 107th birthday today.

Belgian WWII nurse who helped save many US troops dies

A Belgian nurse who helped save hundreds of American soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge at the end of World War II has died.

Queen's birthday honours: Van Morrison, Kevin Spacey knighted

Singer-songwriter Van Morrison and US actor Kevin Spacey give knighthoods in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Queen makes Philip Australian knight

The Queen presents her husband with his Australian knighthood in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

April 23, 2015
April 23, 2015

Queen makes Philip Australian knight

The Queen presents her husband with his Australian knighthood in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.