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...
New Year Honours list 2025 in full from MBE, OBE, CBE to …
Dec 30, 2024 · Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) Professor Bamidele Adebisi. Head, Smart Infrastructure and Industry Research Group, Manchester Metropolitan University.
'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...
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...
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.
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 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 …
Let's keep the Empire in our honours - The Telegraph
Nov 4, 2024 · But the Order of the British Empire has nothing to do with slavery. How could it, when this Order of Chivalry was only founded in 1917, by King George V, to reward non-combatants who...
The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025 - GOV.UK
Dec 30, 2024 · Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire As Commanders. Captain Benjamin Stuart HASKINS, OBE; Surgeon Commodore Jason SMITH, KHP ...
Companies House Chief Executive recognised in King’s New Year …
Dec 30, 2024 · Louise, who is also Registrar of Companies for England and Wales, has been awarded the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her services to public life and the economy.