Literature - Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)
9 Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) recipients recognised for this theme
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for Literature - over time
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) appointments recognising Literature, 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”
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”