Order Rank
Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH)
A prestigious award recognising outstanding national contributions.
CH
The Order of the Companions of Honour is an order of the Commonwealth realms. It was founded on 4 June 1917 by King George V as a reward for outstanding achievements. It was founded on the same date as the Order of the British Empire.
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About this honour
The Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) recognises outstanding national contribution. It was established in 1917 by King George V, and is conferred by the British Crown.
It is awarded to individuals of major national achievement, recognising impact at national level, in areas such as arts, science, politics and public service.
Candidates are put forward through government nomination, assessed by the honours committee and approved by the Sovereign. Appointments are announced in the New Year Honours and the King's Birthday Honours. Recipients are invested at a royal ceremony.
Recipients may use the post-nominal letters CH. Recipients wear the badge.
It signifies outstanding national contribution, representing excellence, public service and achievement.
Related honours
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)CBE
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)CVO
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)CMG
- Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)CB
- Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (DCMG)DCMG
- Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath (DB)DB