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King Charles cancels DUP leader's knighthood after abuse convictions

7/24/2026

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King Charles III cancelled the knighthood given to former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson on 11 June 2016.
Donaldson was convicted in June of 18 sexual-abuse counts, including rape, against two girls as children.
After requesting removal, Donaldson was stripped of his Privy Council membership in July.
Eleanor Donaldson lost the courtesy title of Lady Donaldson after a jury found her guilty of aiding and abetting her husband on all five charges.

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King Charles III cancelled the knighthood given to former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson on 11 June 2016.
Donaldson was convicted in June of 18 sexual-abuse counts, including rape, against two girls as children.
After requesting removal, Donaldson was stripped of his Privy Council membership in July.
Eleanor Donaldson lost the courtesy title of Lady Donaldson after a jury found her guilty of aiding and abetting her husband on all five charges.