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This is a list of current honorary knights and dames of the Order of the British Empire. Grand Cross Star of the Order of the British Empire Honorary knights and dames
As the head of state, the Sovereign is the fount of honour, [1] but the system for identifying and recognising candidates to honour has changed considerably over time. . Various orders of knighthood have been created (see below) as well as awards for military service, bravery, merit, and achievement which take the form of decorations or
The author C. S. Lewis (1898–1963) was named on the last list of honours by George VI in December 1951. Despite being a monarchist, he declined so as to avoid association with any political issues. [39] [40] In 2019, comedian John Oliver turned down an offer of an OBE, which would have been part of the Queen's New Year's Honours list. [41] [42]
The New Year Honours 1991 were appointments by Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours ... Minister of State, Ministry of Defence ... MBE, Chief Scientific ...
The Queen's Birthday Honours 1957 were appointments in many of the ... Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State and Financial ... Norman Francis Wright, MBE ...
Gareth Southgate has become the fourth England men’s football manager to receive a knighthood after being named in the King’s 2025 new year honours list. Southgate led England to the 2018 ...
A former mayor of Wolverhampton has described being appointed an MBE as "amazing". Long-serving councillor Claire Darke has been recognised in the New Year Honours list for her work in local ...
For services to Equality and Diversity in Football; also appointed an MBE in 2003-Jun. [83] [84] [85] David Gill: 2019-Jun: CBE: For services to Football. [86] Ron Greenwood: 1981-Jan: CBE: Manager, England Association Football Team. [38] [87] John Greig: 2023-Jun: CBE: For services to Association Football and to the community in Scotland; also ...