Stephen Hawking CBE ( Gazette issue 48837).

Here are some notable people to receive the CBE from The Queen: CBEs are also awarded for distinguished and innovative contribution to any area. The CBE is awarded to individuals for having a prominent role at national level, or a leading role at regional level. Standing for Commander of the Order of the British Empire, the CBE is the highest ranking Order of the British Empire award (excluding a knighthood/damehood), followed by OBE and then MBE. Sir Ian McKellen ( Gazette issue 52382).Sir Alex Ferguson ( Gazette issue 55513).Dame Maggie Smith ( Gazette issue 51981).Dame Vivienne Westwood ( Gazette issue 57855).Sir Paul McCartney ( Gazette issue 54625).Sir Winston Churchill ( Gazette issue 39732).Sir David Attenborough ( Gazette issue 50154).Here are some notable people to receive a knighthood or damehood from The Queen: There are other orders of chivalry in the British honours system which also have Knight and Dame ranks, such as theÂ Most Noble Order of the Garter and the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.Â The title ofÂ Knight BachelorÂ can also be awarded to a male, but he will not beÂ a member of one of the orders of chivalry. Per tradition, knighthoods and damehoods are presented with a touch of a sword by the King or Queen. The honour is awarded to members who have made major contributions to any activity, usually at national level.

Both of these ranks entitle their members to use the title of Sir for men and Dame for women before their forename. The two senior ranks of the Order of the British Empire are Knight or Dame Grand Cross, and Knight or Dame Commander. MBE - Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.OBE - Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.CBE - Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.GBE, KBE or DBE (Knight or Dame) - Knight or Dame of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.However, they are now awarded to civilians as well as members of the armed forces. Instituted in 1917 by George V, the awards were created during World War I to reward services to the war effort by people not on the front line. Perhaps the most well-known awards are classes of appointment to the Order of the British Empire. Different awards are received depending on an individual's achievements. Honours are announced and awarded twice a year by Her Majesty The Queen, with lists consisting of knights and dames, appointments to the Order of the British Empire, and gallantry and bravery awards. The British honours system rewards individuals with Honours, Decorations and Medals in public recognition of their merit, service or bravery. Here we look at the different ranks of the Order of the British Empire, as well as some of their most famous recipients. Twice a year - at new year and in June on the date of the Queen's official birthday - British honour recipients are announced in The Gazette. What is the difference between a CBE, OBE, MBE and a knighthood? What is the difference between a CBE, OBE, MBE and a knighthood? Created date Publication date

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