King open to removing word ‘empire’ from OBE honours amid …
Nov 3, 2024 · Under the plans, those with an OBE – Order of the British Empire – may choose to receive an Order of British Excellence, according to a new biography of the King by author Robert Hardman, which...
Order of the British Empire - Wikipedia
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]
'Radical changes' to drop 'Empire' from King's honours 'being ...
Nov 2, 2024 · Royal officials are reportedly considering "radical changes" that could see the term 'Empire' removed from British honours. The move would allow anyone awarded an OBE (Order of the British...
New Year Honours 2024 Overseas and International List: Order of …
Dec 29, 2023 · OBE: Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Richard ALLAN, Director and Chief Executive Officer, The Mentor Initiative. For services to Victims of War and Natural Disasters.
Cabinet Office confirms ‘Empire’ will not be removed from OBE …
Dec 31, 2020 · Despite public criticism, the Cabinet Office has confirmed that there are no plans to remove the words "British Empire" from the honours system. Earlier this month, shadow education secretary Kate Green called the system - in which people are appointed to the Order of the British Empire (OBE) - "offensive and divisive".
Kemi Badenoch would likely be 'deeply sceptical' of dropping 'empire …
Nov 3, 2024 · Royal officials are considering offering those recognised with an OBE (Order of the British Empire), the option to receive an Order of British Excellence instead, the Mail on Sunday reports.
King and Queen don lavish robes at St Paul’s Cathedral service | News …
May 15, 2024 · King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a service for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul's Cathedral today (15 May). The monarchs wore lavish robes in a striking magenta, known as...
King and Queen to Attend Service of Dedication for the Order of …
May 10, 2024 · The King is the Sovereign of the Order of the British Empire. The Queen is the Grand Master of the Order of the British Empire. Almost two thousand members who are holders of the order’s awards (GBE, KBE, DBE, CBE, OBE, MBE, and …
Stephen Fry Knighted, Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire Made ...
Dec 31, 2024 · Stephen Fry has been knighted in the U.K.’s annual New Year Honors list, while Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire have been named commanders of the British Empire.
Moves to drop 'Empire' from King's honours being considered
Radical reforms being considered by royal officials could see the word ‘Empire’ dropped from British honours. Under the outline plans, those recognised with an OBE – Order of the British...