# Keir Starmer becomes first UK prime minister to receive France’s Legion of Honour

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been awarded France's Legion of Honour, making him the first British PM to receive the prestigious honor. The decoration recognizes his contributions to strengthening UK-France relations. This milestone highlights the enduring diplomatic and cultural ties between the two nations.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/14/keir-starmer-legion-dhonneur-france-macron) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:37:26 GMT
- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/who-andy-burnham-trump-critic-set-become-uks-next-prime-minister) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:58:59 -0400