David Vennells

The following is a non-exhaustive list of people who have declined a British honour, such as a knighthood or other grade of honour. In most cases, the offer of an honour was rejected privately. Nowadays, potential recipients are contacted before any public announcement to confirm in writing that they wish to be put forward for an honour, thereby avoiding friction or controversy. However, some have let it be known that the offer was declined, and there have also been occasional leaks from officia…