Seven Guernsey residents have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list. Among those receiving the honours is Douglas Perkins, co-founder of Specsavers, who has been appointed a Commander of ...

In the original Star Wars trilogy, most high-ranking members of the Galactic Empire, ranging from officers like Grand Moff Tarkin to Emperor Palpatine himself, spoke with British accents.

These were the 12 biggest empires (by area) ever put together, ranging from vast confederations on the Asian steppes to colonial projects that spanned the globe.

The list comprise knights and dames, appointments to the Order of the British Empire and gallantry awards. The most senior ranks of the Order of the British Empire are Knight or Dame Grand Cross ...

“The sun never sets on the British empire.” Variations on the phrase have been used for more than 200 years to describe the scope and power of the nation and its occupied territories.

The most senior ranks of the Order of the British Empire are Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) and Knight or Dame Commander (KBE or DBE). These ranks permit the use of the title “Sir“ for men ...

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission honors the memory of fallen members of the former British Empire around the world. In France, 400 of the institution's employees watch over the resting ...

The British Empire and the Rise of Industry. Britain's Empire in 1815. This is the year that marked the end of a prolonged global conflict and saw Britain join the ranks of the great imperial powers.

Alan Titchmarsh, 75, has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for his efforts in horticulture and charity. This is the most prestigious rank in the British Empire ...

The sun will quite literally set on the British Empire for the first time in 200 years. The UK government confirmed yesterday they are handing over its control of the Chagos Islands in the Indian ...