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New Year Honours: Celebrities who turned them down in the past
CNN
12/31/2020
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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 their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
However, not everyone is keen to accept the honor that has been bestowed on them, either at New Year s or for the Queen s birthday. ....

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