US EditionHow Does the British Honours System Work and What Do the Different Honours Mean?
- British honours are awarded biannually, once at the start of the year and again in mid-year to mark the monarch's official birthday, in recognition of exceptional accomplishments and contributions.
- Nominations come from the public or official bodies and undergo vetting by specialist committees and government agencies over 12 to 18 months before approval by the Prime Minister and King.
- This year's list honours over 1,000 people from diverse fields including politics, arts, sport, and international service, featuring figures like David Beckham and TV presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.
- Honours rank from British Empire Medals for local service up to Knights and Dames Grand Cross, whose recipients can use titles like 'Sir' or 'Dame' granted by the sovereign's ceremonial sword touch.
- These awards acknowledge significant public service and inspire continued efforts across the UK and Commonwealth, reflecting a system that covers local and national contributions.
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How does the UK honours system work?
Getty Images Former England football captain David Beckham has been awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours, as have actor Gary Oldman and musician Roger Daltrey. UK Honours typically celebrate the contribution of well-known personalities, government employees and ordinary people who have served their community. When are UK honours awarded? Most UK honours are awarded on the monarch’s official birthday in June and at the new year. …
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