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How the British honours system works and the different types explained
1 week, 1 day ago

How the British honours system works and the different types explained

The Independent  

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Annie Leibovitz snaps the Queen (again)! Letizia of Spain stuns in a strapless gown in portrait taken by legendary photographer as King Felipe mirrors wife in 'diptych' photo
1 month, 1 week ago

Annie Leibovitz snaps the Queen (again)! Letizia of Spain stuns in a strapless gown in portrait taken by legendary photographer as King Felipe mirrors wife in 'diptych' photo

Daily Mail  

Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain have posed for striking new portraits taken by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz. American portrait artist Leibovitz, 75, who famously photographed the late Queen Elizabeth in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace in 2007, shot the Spanish royals at the Royal Palace of Madrid, their official residence in the country's capital. Shot by …

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Smiling King Charles shows he's truly back to business with first investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle since cancer diagnosis - as Archbishop of Canterbury and Dame Jilly Cooper receive gongs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Smiling King Charles shows he's truly back to business with first investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle since cancer diagnosis - as Archbishop of Canterbury and Dame Jilly Cooper receive gongs

Daily Mail  

The King today held his first investiture after being diagnosed with cancer, handing honours to luminaries such as the Archbishop of Canterbury and Dame Jilly Cooper. King Charles III makes Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order at Windsor Castle this morning King Charles III is driven from Windsor Castle …

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Proud Lionness! Mary Earps beams as she's honoured by William - as she joins Gladiator director Sir Ridley Scott and England legend Peter Shilton at Windsor Castle
8 months ago

Proud Lionness! Mary Earps beams as she's honoured by William - as she joins Gladiator director Sir Ridley Scott and England legend Peter Shilton at Windsor Castle

Daily Mail  

Lionness Mary Earps was today honoured by Prince William at Windsor Castle for her services to association football. The football star was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire as she joined VIPs including Gladiator director Sir Ridley Scott and England legend Peter Shilton. Sir Ridley was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the …

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PM Modi in Greece Highlights: PM Modi conferred Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by Prez Sakellaropoulou in Athens
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi in Greece Highlights: PM Modi conferred Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by Prez Sakellaropoulou in Athens

Live Mint  

On concluding the BRICS Summit in South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Greece for a visit on the invitation of his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Check the latest updates here: PM Modi addresses members of Indian community in Athens | WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Indian community in Greece, during his visit. …

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What is the Legion of Honour that France accorded PM Modi?
1 year, 5 months ago

What is the Legion of Honour that France accorded PM Modi?

Deccan Chronicle  

PM Modi has been conferred with France’s highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, by the French President Emmanuel Macron. PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President Emmanuel Macron,” said Arindam Bagchi, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of India. Some of …

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PM Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first Indian Prime Minister to have been conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian and military honour, by French President Emmanuel Macron. Mr. Modi received the honour at the Elysee Palace here on Thursday, July 13, 2023, and joined the ranks of other prominent world leaders such …

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PM Modi conferred with France's highest award, 'Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour'
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi conferred with France's highest award, 'Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour'

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: In a historic moment, French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. "Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest award, on 13 July 2023, by H.E. These include Order of the Nile by Egypt in June …

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France confers Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

France confers Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

France has conferred the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest of the country’s civilian and military honours, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award was presented to Modi by President Emmanuel Macron following a private dinner hosted by the French leader at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday evening. French President Emmanuel Macron bestows the Grand …

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Contador and Nadal auction memorabilia for Spanish Red Cross
4 years, 8 months ago

Contador and Nadal auction memorabilia for Spanish Red Cross

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Alberto Contador is auctioning his bike from the 2011 Giro d’Italia and Tour de France while Rafa Nadal is selling the shirt he wore when he won the 2019 French Open to raise money for the Spanish Red Cross’ fight against the coronavirus. Seven-time grand tour winner Contador, who retired in 2017, and 19-time Grand Slam winner Nadal made …

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