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 ...
In France's military cemeteries, soldiers of the British Empire and the guardians of their memory
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission honors the memory of fallen members of the former British Empire around the world. In ...
National Review on MSN5d
Blitz Bombs the British Empire — Again
British filmmaker Steve McQueen’s latest demoralizing film, Blitz, takes on England’s World War II experience when Germany ...
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 ...
National Interest on MSN6d
HMS Hood was the Battlecruiser That Was Destined to Fail
HMS Hood, the pride of the British Royal Navy, symbolized British imperial power during the interwar years. Designed under ...
Princess Diana Once Wolf-Whistled at Her Favorite Singer, New MBE Inductee at the Gym: ‘I’d Recognize That Bum Anywhere’
Princess Diana was a great fan of Duran Duran, commenting on the 'bum' of one of the band's members during an encounter at a London gym.
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 ...
The most dazzling dagger you’ll ever see – and other treasures of the Mughal emperors
or forced off cliffs while atop their ­elephants – and eventual dissolution by the British Raj in the following century. The ...
Legendary British athlete Mark Cavendish to retire with record that may never be broken
British cycling legend Mark Cavendish has confirmed that he will retire on Sunday after his final race in Singapore. The Tour de France Criterium will mark the end of an illustrious career on two ...
The News International10d
Kemi Badenoch challenges moves to remove 'Empire' from British honours
The newly appointed leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, is expected to be deeply sceptical about proposals to ...
Falkirk Herald on MSN1d
Cycling Without Age Scotland founder Christine Bell receives British Empire Medal
Christine Bell, CEO of local charity Cycling Without Age Scotland, has received her British Empire Medal. Christine, from ...
Sky10d
Kemi Badenoch would likely be 'deeply sceptical' of dropping 'empire' from British honours
The new leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch would likely be "deeply sceptical" of dropping the word "empire" from British honours, the shadow culture secretary has said. Royal officials ...