Arts & Culture - Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)
60 Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) recipients recognised for this theme
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Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) appointments recognising Arts & Culture, by year.
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2026
Julia Catherine Donaldson
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Horsham, West Sussex
“Writer. For services to Literature”
Malorie Blackman
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“Writer. For services to Literature”
Meera Syal
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“Comedian, Writer and Actor. For services to Literature, to Drama and to Charity”
2025
Patricia Margaret Barker
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Durham, County Durham
“Author. For services to Literature”
Anna Rausing
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Wadhurst, East Sussex
“Philanthropist and Co-Founder, Arcadia. For services to the Arts”
Julia Mary Black
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2025
London, Greater London
“President, The British Academy. For services to Research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences”
Carmen Esme Munroe
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2025
London, Greater London
“Actor. For services to Drama”
Caroline Michel
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2025
London, Greater London
“Literary Agent and Chair, Hay Festival. For services to Publishing and Literature”
Elaine Paige
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2025
London, Greater London
“Singer and Actress. For services to Music and to Charity”
2024
Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2024
London, Greater London
“Actress. For services to Drama and to Charity”
Hannah Mary Rothschild
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2024
London, Greater London
“For services to Philanthropy in the Arts, Culture and Charity Sectors”
Anya Susannah Hindmarch
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2024
London, Greater London
“Designer. For services to Fashion and to Business”
Judith Weir
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2024
London, Greater London
“Master of the King's Music. For services to Music”
Felicity Ann Dahl
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2024
London, Greater London
“Founder, Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity and the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre. For services to Philanthropy, to Literature and to Young People”
Jilly Cooper
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2024
Stroud, Gloucestershire
“Author. For services to Literature and to Charity”
2023
Kathryn Alexandra McDOWELL
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Managing Director, London Symphony Orchestra. For services to Music”
Heather McGREGOR
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Living Abroad
“Provost and Vice Principal, Heriot-Watt University Dubai. For services to Education, to Business and to Heritage in Scotland”
2022
Joanna Lumley
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2022
London, Greater London
“For services to Drama, to Entertainment and to Charitable Causes”
Diane Elizabeth Lees
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
“Director General, Imperial War Museum. For services to Museums and Cultural Heritage.”
Vanessa Redgrave
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2022
London, Greater London
“Actress. For services to Drama.”
Lady Susan Carroll Sainsbury Of Turville
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2022
London, Greater London
“Philanthropist. For services to the Arts, particularly during Covid-19”
2021
Imogen Cooper
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Pianist. For services to Music”
Margaret Leith
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
“Restaurateur and Television Presenter. For services to Food, to Broadcasting and to Charity”
Arlene Phillips
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Choreographer. For services to Dance and Charity”
Karin Judith Barber
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Birmingham, West Midlands
“Centennial Professor of Anthropology, London School of Economics. For services to the Study of African Culture”
Patricia Ann McGRATH
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Make-up Artist. For services to the Fashion and Beauty Industry and to Diversity”
Sheila Cameron Hancock
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Actress. For services to Drama and to Charity”
Professor Jane Alison Glover
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Conductor and Musicologist. For services to Music”
2020
Mary Rosa Alleyne Berry
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
“For services to Broadcasting, the Culinary Arts and charity”
Maureen Diane Lipman
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2020
London, Greater London
“Actress. For services to charity, Entertainment and the Arts”
Victoria Mary Taylor Heywood
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2020
London, Greater London
“Lately Chair, Royal Society of Arts. For services to the Arts”
Susan Hill
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
“For services to Literature”
Siobhan Davies
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2020
London, Greater London
“Choreographer. For services to Dance”
Magdalene Anyango Namakhiya Odundo
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Farnham, Surrey
“For services to Art and Arts Education”
2019
Elan Closs Stephens
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2019
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
“For services to Welsh Government and Broadcasting.”
Julie Kenny
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2019
Lindrick Dale, South Yorkshire
“Chair, Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust. For services to Heritage.”
Lesley (Twiggy) Lawson
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2019
London
“For services to Fashion, Arts and charity.”
2018
Janet Vitmayer
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2018
London
“Lately Chief Executive and Director, Horniman Museum. For services to Museums and Diversity.”
Emma Thompson
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2018
London
“Actress. For services to Drama.”
Rosemary Anne Squire
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2018
Surrey
“Co-founder, The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd. For services to Theatre and to Philanthropy.”
Darcey Andrea Bussell
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2018
London
“For services to Dance.”
Lady Susan Ilene Rice
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2018
East Lothian
“For services to Business, the Arts and charity in Scotland.”
2017
Sarah Ann Connolly
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2017
Gloucestershire
“Mezzo Soprano. For services to Music.”
Julie Mary Walters
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2017
West Sussex
“Actress. For services to Drama.”
June Rosemary Whitfield
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2017
London
“Actress. For services to Drama and Entertainment.”
Carmen Callil
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2017
London
“Founder, Virago Press. For services to Literature.”
Hilary Boulding
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2017
Monmouthshire
“For services to Education and Culture in Wales.”
Katherine Patricia Routledge
PersonDame Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2017
West Sussex
“For services to Theatre and charity.”