Honours as part of orders of chivalry have been given by monarchs since the Middle Ages. In recent times, the British honours system has recognised people who have “made achievements in public life” ...
The release of the King’s Birthday Honours provides an opportunity to celebrate individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British society. This year, 1,215 people will be acknowledged ...
As the New Year Honours list is unveiled, celebrating exceptional contributions to British society, questions inevitably arise. Who precisely determines these accolades, and what criteria define such ...