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Current classes. The five classes of appointment to the Order are, from highest grade to lowest grade: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE) [b] Knight Commander or Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE or DBE)
- List of Current Honorary Knights and Dames of The Order of The British Empire
This is a list of current honorary knights and dames of the...
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- List of Current Honorary Knights and Dames of The Order of The British Empire
Mar 10, 2024 · The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, British order of knighthood instituted in 1917 by King George V to reward both civilian and military wartime service, although currently the honour is bestowed for meritorious service to the government in peace as well as for gallantry in wartime.
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Feb 29, 2024 · Vladimir Jurowski has been named Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The Bayerische Staatsoper announced the news and noted that “Vladimir Jurowski was greeted by His Majesty King Charles III. appointed Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. We warmly congratulate ...
Dec 17, 2013 · KBE/DBE – Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, this is the 2nd from highest rank in the order and is awarded usually for long and respected service in an individual’s...
Feb 28, 2024 · Conductor Vladimir Jurowski has been appointed as an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE). This honour is conferred by His Majesty King Charles III on the advice of the British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, in recognition of his services to music and the arts.
Apr 9, 2015 · Michael R. Bloomberg was recognized as an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) in an investiture ceremony at the British Ambassador’s...