Honours category
Orders of chivalry
Orders of chivalry are formal institutions, typically with several ranks from Member up to Knight or Dame Grand Cross. Members are admitted by the Sovereign on the advice of ministers.
21 awards
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)CBE
A senior rank within the Order of the British Empire recognising national-level achievement or service.
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)CVO
A rank within the Royal Victorian Order recognising distinguished personal service to the Sovereign.
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)CMG
Awarded for exceptional service in foreign affairs, diplomacy, or overseas service.
- Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)CB
A rank within the Order of the Bath awarded for senior military or civil service.
- Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH)CH
A prestigious award recognising outstanding national contributions.
- Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (DCMG)DCMG
A senior rank recognising distinguished service in foreign affairs, diplomacy or overseas service.
- Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath (DB)DB
A senior rank within the Order of the Bath for distinguished military or civil service.
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)DBE
A senior rank within the Order of the British Empire, conferring the title Dame.
- Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (DCVO)DCVO
A senior rank within the Royal Victorian Order for personal service to the Sovereign.
- Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)GCMG
The highest rank in the Order of St Michael and St George, recognising extraordinary foreign or diplomatic service.
- Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO)GCVO
The highest rank in the Royal Victorian Order for personal service to the Sovereign.
- Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG)KCMG
A senior rank within the Order of St Michael and St George for distinguished foreign or diplomatic service.
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)KCB
A senior rank within the Order of the Bath for distinguished military or civil service.
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)KBE
A senior rank within the Order of the British Empire conferring the title Sir.
- Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO)KCVO
A senior rank within the Royal Victorian Order for personal service to the Sovereign.
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB)GCB
The highest rank within the Order of the Bath, recognising exceptional service.
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE)GBE
The highest rank within the Order of the British Empire, conferring the title Sir.
- Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO)LVO
A rank within the Royal Victorian Order recognising distinguished personal service to the Sovereign.
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)MBE
An entry-level rank within the Order of the British Empire recognising community or regional service.
- Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)MVO
A rank within the Royal Victorian Order recognising personal service to the Sovereign.
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)OBE
A rank within the Order of the British Empire recognising impactful regional or national service.