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May 25, 2023 · A review of the use of the Companion of Honour and the Grand Cross awards to clarify the current criteria, while also considering how frequently it is awarded.
The honours system covers the whole of the UK, and all honours are approved by HM King. Anyone can nominate anyone else for an honour. Find out more about how to nominate someone.
Oct 31, 2023 · This was the first hereditary peerage awarded since 1964. Below, I explore the UK honours system in detail, including highlighting the different types of UK honours, the most famous people to get MBEs and finally, how to get an honour.
Information in this section explains how to nominate someone for an honour or a bravery award. Find out where to read the New Year honours list, including UK awards for BEM, MBE, OBE, and knighthoods.
In the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories, personal bravery, achievement, or service are rewarded with honours. The honours system consists of three types of award: Honours are used to recognise merit in terms of achievement and service; Decorations tend to be used to recognise specific deeds;
Dec 30, 2020 · Any member of the public or an official body can nominate someone for an honour. UK nationals and citizens of 15 Commonwealth “realms” to which the Queen is monarch are eligible to be nominated.
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Dec 30, 2020 · But who decides how honours are handed out, and what exactly do they recognise? Here the PA news agency takes a look at the inner workings of the honours system: What are honours for?
