commanders of the British Empire (CBE), officers of the order of the British Empire (OBE), members of the order of the British Empire (MBE), British Empire medals (BEM) and companions of honor.

Order of the British Empire (OBE) and Member of the British Empire (MBE). These honours are conferred on people with extraordinary achievements in community service, charity and business.

Each year, the reigning monarch — in this case King Charles III — names new members of the U.K.’s orders of chivalry, which includes knights, dames, commanders of the British Empire (CBE), officers of ...