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The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. [2]
Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight/Dame Commander (KBE/DBE) Commander (CBE) Officer (OBE) Member (MBE) 4 June 1917 King George V 'For God and the Empire' Miscellaneous (military and civil). The Sovereign makes all appointments to the Order on the advice of the Government. British Empire Medal [17]
The usher of the Purple Rod, formally known as the Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod or Lady Usher of the Purple Rod, is the Usher to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, established in 1917 and effencive since 1918. The Gentleman Usher is appointed by the Sovereign [1] and holds the office during good behaviour. [2]
Toggle Most Excellent Order of the British Empire subsection 10.1 Grand Master and First / Principal Dame Grand Cross (GBE) 10.2 Knight / Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE / DBE)
As part of the British honours system, Special Honours are issued at the Monarch's pleasure at any given time. The Special Honours refer to the awards made within royal prerogative, operational honours and other honours awarded outside the New Years Honours and Birthday Honours.
10.1 The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire 10.1.1 Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) 10.1.2 Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
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The Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry.Established on 4 June 1917 to recognise civilian contributions to the British war effort during the First World War, it was expanded to include a military division at the end of 1918.