The reigning monarch is Sovereign of each order, and as ‘fount of honour’, all are awarded in his or her name. If you or a loved one have been honoured by the King or mentioned in despatches, The Gazette is available to buy as a personalised commemorative edition.From some which are very rarely and exclusively awarded, to those with tens of thousands of members, the British Honours system is perhaps the most extensive of all the world’s monarchies. Steven Gerrard MBE ( Gazette issue 58196)Ĭelebrate your honour with a commemorative edition.Here are some notable people to receive the MBE: The MBE is awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community which Standing for Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an MBE is the third highest ranking Order of the British Empire award (excludingĪ knighthood/damehood), behind CBE and then OBE. Damon Albarn OBE ( Gazette issue 61450).Keira Knightley OBE ( Gazette issue 62310).Frank Lampard OBE ( Gazette issue 61256).David Beckham OBE ( Gazette issue 56963).Here are some notable people to receive the OBE: Or whose work has gained a national profile. The OBE is awarded to individuals who have made major contributions at a local level, Standing for Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an OBE is the second highest ranking Order of the British Empire award (excludingĪ knighthood/damehood), behind CBE but ahead of MBE. Helena Bonham Carter CBE ( Gazette issue 60009).Jonny Wilkinson CBE ( Gazette issue 61256).Harold Pinter CBE ( Gazette issue 44004).Stephen Hawking CBE ( Gazette issue 48837).Here are some notable people to receive the CBE: CBEs are also awarded for distinguished and innovative The CBE is awarded to individuals for having a prominent role at national level, orĪ leading role at regional level. Standing for Commander of the Order of the British Empire, the CBE is the highest ranking Order of the British Empire award (excluding a knighthood/damehood), Sir Ian McKellen ( Gazette issue 52382).Sir Alex Ferguson ( Gazette issue 55513).Dame Maggie Smith ( Gazette issue 51981).Sir Paul McCartney ( Gazette issue 54625).Sir Winston Churchill ( Gazette issue 39732).Sir David Attenborough ( Gazette issue 50154).Dame Julie Andrews ( Gazette issue 55710).Here are some notable people to receive a knighthood or damehood: Order of the Bath. The title of Knight Bachelor can also be awarded to a male, but he will not be a member of one of the orders of There are other orders of chivalry in the British honours system which also have KnightĪnd Dame ranks, such as the Most Noble Order of the Garter and the Most Honourable With a touch of a sword by the King or Queen. Per tradition, knighthoods and damehoods are presented The honour is awarded to members who have made major contributions to any activity, Both of these ranks entitle their members to use the title of Sir for men and Dame for women before their forename. The two senior ranks of the Order of the British Empire are Knight or Dame Grand Cross, and Knight or Dame Commander. MBE - Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.OBE - Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.CBE - Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
GBE, KBE or DBE (Knight or Dame) - Knight or Dame of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.However, they are nowĪwarded to civilians as well as members of the armed forces. Services to the war effort by people not on the front line.
Instituted in 1917 by George V, the awards were created during World War I to reward Perhaps the most well-known awards are classes of appointment to the Order of the British Empire.
Different awardsĪre received depending on an individual's achievements. The Order of the British Empire, and gallantry and bravery awards. His Majesty The King, with lists consisting of knights and dames, appointments to Honours are announced and awarded twice a year by The British honours system rewards individuals with Honours, Decorations and Medals in public recognition of Here we look at the different ranks of the Order of the British Empire, as well as Honour recipients are announced in The Gazette. Twice a year - at new year and on the date of the King's official birthday - British
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