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As part of the British honours system, Special Honours are issued at the Monarch's pleasure at any given time. The Special Honours refer to the awards made within royal prerogative, operational honours, political honours and other honours awarded outside the New Year Honours and Birthday Honours.

Highness

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Main article: Highness

Life peerage

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Main article: Life peerage

Lord Lieutenant

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Main article: Lord-lieutenant

Privy Counsellor

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Main article: Privy Council (United Kingdom)

Most Noble Order of the Garter

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Ribbon bar of the Order of the Garter
Main article: Order of the Garter

Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle

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Main article: Order of the Thistle
Order of the Thistle ribbon

Most Honourable Order of the Bath

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Ribbon bar of the Order of the Bath
Main article: Order of the Bath

Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George

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Order of St Michael and St George ribbon
Main article: Order of St Michael and St George

Royal Victorian Order

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Royal Victorian Order ribbon
Main article: Royal Victorian Order

Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)

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Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO)

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Royal Victorian Medal (RVM)

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Royal Victorian Medal ribbon
Main article: Royal Victorian Medal

Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

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Ribbon bar of the Order of the British Empire (Civil)
Ribbon bar of the Order of the British Empire (Military)
Main article: Order of the British Empire

Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)

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Civil Division
  • The Honourable Ms. Justice Ruth Henke, KC – 21 January 2025.[4]
  • The Honourable Ms. Justice Sonia Harris, KC – 21 January 2025.[4]

British Empire Medal (BEM)

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Ribbon bar of the British Empire Medal (Civil)
Main article: British Empire Medal

Knight Bachelor

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Knight Bachelor ribbon
Main article: Knight Bachelor
  • The Honourable Mr. Justice Nicholas Cusworth, KC – 21 January 2025.[4]
  • The Honourable Mr. Justice Timothy Mould, KC – 21 January 2025.[4]
  • The Honourable Mr. Justice Clive Sheldon, KC – 21 January 2025.[4]
  • The Honourable Mr. Justice Stephen Trowell, KC – 21 January 2025.[4]
  • The Honourable Mr. Justice Dexter Dias, KC – 21 January 2025.[4]
  • The Honourable Mr. Justice Nicholas Thompsell, KC – 21 January 2025.[4]
  • The Honourable Mr. Justice Damian Garrido, KC – 21 January 2025.[4]
  • The Honourable Mr. Justice Richard Harrison, KC – 21 January 2025.[4]

Air Force Cross (AFC)

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Ribbon bar of the Air Force Cross
Main article: Air Force Cross (United Kingdom)

King's Gallantry Medal (KGM)

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Ribbon bar of the King's Gallantry Medal
Main article: King's Gallantry Medal

Imperial Service Medal

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Ribbon bar of the Imperial Service Medal
Main article: Imperial Service Medal
  • Appointments 21 January 2025[5]

King's Commendation for Bravery

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King's Commendation for Bravery
Main article: King's Commendation for Bravery

King's Commendation for Valuable Service

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King's Commendation for Valuable Service
Main article: King's Commendation for Valuable Service

Order of St John

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Order of St John ribbon
Main article: Order of Saint John (chartered 1888)

Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St John (GCStJ)

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Knight of the Order of St John (KStJ)

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Dame of the Order of St John (DStJ)

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  • Nicola Nora Gini – 23 January 2025[6]
  • Beryl Ann Greenaway – 23 January 2025[6]
  • Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn, AC – 23 January 2025[6]

Meritorious Service Medal

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Main article: Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)
Ribbon of the Meritorious Service Medal
Navy
  • POLOG(CS), W. S. Champs, RN, D216846M – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, S. Clark, RM, P051720B – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, B. T. Coker, RM, P061242W – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1ET(ME), R. T. Crozier, RN, D204498X – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1(MW), D. V. Dean, RN, D237311W – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2(D), M. J. Doherty, RN, D247532F – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CPOET(MESM)(EL), I. G. C. Hamblin, RN, D207938U – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1WS(TSM), N. J. Harvey, RN, D205492U – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CPOET(CIS), A. J. Hunt, RN, W145723P – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2LOG(CS), D. R. S. Knibbs, RN, D232711X – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1WS(AWT), D. Lennon, RN, D235001K – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CPOACMN(ASW), A. Mayes, RN, D250670U – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, J. I. Melhuish, RM, P054681M – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, S. A. N. Muir, RM, P056589N – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, H. B. Robb, RM, P058196W – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CPOMA(CDO), M. J. Rodway, RN, P060473H – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1MA, D. Rowley, RN, D239643B – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, S. P. Stroud, RM, P058690R – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CPOWS(AWT), B. M. V. Thompson, RN, D215962F – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1ET(ME), M. Watkins, RN, D204830M – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1AET, S. M. Wilson, RN, D236638G – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, S. M. Clark, RM, P054142R – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2 GD PTI, R. C. Conde, RM, P060033P – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1ET(CIS), T. D. Dawson, RN, D236302B – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1(sea), D. Deakin, MBE, RN, D190337U – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CPOET(WE), B. F. A. Donnelly, RN, D253950Y – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1(HM), E. B. Fitzsommons, RN, D235101D – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1ET(ME), M. B. Griffiths, RN, D202126Y – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1 MUSN, P. D. Hawkins, RM, P055505P – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1(AH), S. D. Iiszard, RN, D237171P – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1GD(CD), T. D. Jukes, RM, P053791D – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2ART(V), B. Keeling, RM, P049373Y – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1(AET), R. J. G. H. B. Knaggs, RN, D236718Q – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1WS(AWW), G. Moffat, RN, D237173W – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CPOWS(AWW), S. W. J. More, RN, D257765P – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CPO(D), J. L. F. O’Brien, RN, D229474M – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1 (NSFPS), C. L. Robson, RN, W143829R – 14 January 2025[7]
Army
  • WO1, M. J. Anderson, R SIGNALS, 25140140 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, R. S. H. Banfield, DFC, AAC, 24683565 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, P. Bernthal, REME, 25039380 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • SSGT, T. D. Bindng, REME, 25099132 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, A. D. Butterworth, RE, 25155622 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, A. D. Cooksey, RA, 25117103 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, L. T. Dinsmore, REME, 25112682 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, D. L. Duckitt, YORKS, 25094149 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, Kulbahadur, Ghale RGR, 21169413 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, M. K. Giles, CGC, MERCIAN, 25061745 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, P. J. Greenway, RA, 25122484 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, A. C. Ireland, PARA, 25129999 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, Manojkumar, Jugjali, RGR, 21170445 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, C. L. Lambert, RA, W1042560 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, J. L. Lightfoot, RA, 25157521 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, D. A. Long, RIFLES, 25120000 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, J. D. Mayoh, RA, 25159471 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, S. R. McCreadie, R SIGNALS, 25122177 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, P. S. Meager, REME, 25105091 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, R. D. O’Neill, SCOTS, 25114429 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, J. E. Phillips, REME, 25042932 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, M. J. Potts, RAMC, 25105222 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, P. Rai, RAMC, 21170492 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, K. Reains, IG, 25161644 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, J. W. Reid, REME, 25094683 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, J. O. Richardson, RA, 25061171 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, A. C. Rusche, RAMC, 25157799 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, G. S. Sewell-Jones, RCAM, 24877757 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, P. Shennan, REME, 25146139 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, M. L. Silvester, AGC(SPS), W1033676 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, G. A. Smurthwaite, PARA, 25155719 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, D. R. J. Steel, SCOTS DG, 25124936 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, J. I. Sweeney, AAC, 24791030 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, T. A. Tuhey, RAPTC, 25116409 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, G. F. F. W. Vesi, AGC(SPS), 25139940 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, J. G. Werrett, MERCIAN, 25130427 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, J. T. Williams, REME, 25151354 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, M. J. Williams, R SIGNALS, 25132892 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, D. Wood, REME, 25116001 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, C. M. Woodall, RAVC, 25129514 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, R. S. Young, WG, 25102911 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, T. S. G. Allatt, REME, 25110721 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, B. H. Armstrong, R SIGNALS, 25122026 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, L. Aspey, AAC, 24872897 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, D. G. Bailey, GREN GDS, 25112825 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, G. J. Bamford, R SIGNALS, 25084015 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • SSGT, L. J. Banton, RA, W1044321 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, G. R. Begley, RA, W1047746 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, J. L. Blackburn, R SIGNALS, W1042094 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, D. P. Bromage, REME, 24964745 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, N. J. M. Brown, SCOTS DG, 25095926 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, P. Burns, INFANTRY, 25110810 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, M. W. Catarall, MERCIAN, 25125351 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, A. P. Catling, RLC, 25124173 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, D. J. Cattermole, R SIGNALS, 25116296 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, M. P. Chester, RLC, 25104379 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, Sombahadur, Chhantel MAGAR, RGR, 21170660 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, J. L. Clifton, REME, 25148601 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, P. Connor, REME, 24795504 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, M. K. Constantine RLC, 25076607 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, D. P. Cope, WG, 25102725 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, P. E. Daniel, INFANTRY, 25104333 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, S. L. Ebsworth, INT CORPS, 24963679 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, L. Estwick, INFANTRY, 25114365 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, A. C. Ferrier, SCOTS, 25124195 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, S. H. Forse, AGC, W1036204 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, K. J. Fortunato, RG, 30263150 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, C. J. Groves, PARA, 25163693 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • SSGT, L. Haworth, R SIGNALS, W1043951 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, G. C. Hughes, REME, 25139498 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, G. A. Hyatt, RA, 25116647 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, M. D. Iddon, R SIGNALS, 25122288 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, D. J. Inocco, REME, 25161589 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, R. J. Johnson, WG, 25157883 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, D. Jones, RA, 25134173 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, N. J. Kennedy, AAC, 24824902 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, S. M. King, REME, 25111563 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, D. P. Mahoney, REME, 25119239 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, G. R. McConaughy, REME, 25125799 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, D. J. McGee, RA, 25157421 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, R. J. Mukungunugwa, RL, 25151175 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, L. M. Newburn, RAMC, Q1042101 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, C. S. Nicol, RHG/D, 25140169 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, B. W. A. Owers, REME, 24867134 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, S. B. Qarau, RA, 25149000 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, Raj, Rai, RGR, 21171132 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO2, M. A. Skewis, SASC, 25169703 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, R. M. Teague, AGC(RMP), 25156417 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, S. P. Teasdale, AGC(SPS), 25045649 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO1, K. R. Tuach, SCOTS, 25121635 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, Dikbahadue, Tumkhewa Limbu, RGR, 21170887 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • SSGT, B. M. A. Willett, RE, 25182598 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, S. Wilson, LANCS, 25115986 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CAPT, C. J. Wood, R SIGNALS, 25118978 – 14 January 2025[7]
Air Force
  • FLT LT, J. Blinkhorn, RAF, F8285995 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CHF TECH, D. G. Bristow, RAF, L8443545 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, D. P. Burke, RAF, P8404798 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, W. O. R. Clements, RAF, H8431731 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, N. W. Cook, RAF, R8445166 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • MACR, A. R. Davey, AFC, RAF, F8424849 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FLT LT, H. Dimeck, RAF, Q8244311 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, K. S. Edwards, RAF, S8424938 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, J. C. Foxall RAF, S8442821 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FLT LT, F. E. Hunt, RAF, H8311618 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, D. G. Jackson, RAF, P8446117 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, K. E. Jones, RAF, A8283202 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • SGT, E. P. Jones, RAF, C8439378 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, E. L. Kerslake, RAF, Q8308386 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, M. E. Larkin, RAF, T8153371 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, D. A. Lawrence, RAF, C8426114 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, R. Laycock, RAF, B8241357 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, A. S. Macdonald, RAF, B8404404 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, B. Moore, RAF, Q8438167 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, M. J. Moore, RAF, H8431768 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, J. C. O’Grady, RAF, D8153657 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, C. L. S. Old, RAF, S8245256 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • MACR, S. R. Parsons, RAF, F2643534 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, K. N. Phillips, RAF, B8412605 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, S. G. Rowbotham, RAF, K8411113 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, J. A. Simpkins, RAF, R8242632 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, C. A. Smith, RAF, J8154666 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, P. S. Ware, RAF, B8445763 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, L. A. Williams RAF, J8244423 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, A. Wilson, RAF, H8255229 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, P. B. Wilson, MBE, RAF, E8423564 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, S. M. Wooles, RAF, C8412792 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FLT LT, S. Blackett, RAF, C8407913 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, A. J. Booth, RAF, P8417542 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • CHF TECH, S. E. Buck, RAF, B8418047 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, S. G. Buffey, RAF, B8440423 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, M. Cranston, RAF, B8409153 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, K. Davies, RAF, C8427530 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO , C. A. Dineen, RAF, E8446243 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, M. Evans, RAF, S8425003 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, S. A. Evans, RAF, C8444696 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • MACR, N. Everingham, RAF, S8428923 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, A. P. Field, RAF, J8437370 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • MACR, J. Fowler. RAF, K8261060 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, N. A. Harries, RAF, J8418990 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, H. J. Hulme, RAF, Q8500219 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, M. D. John, RAF, F8442688 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, P. M. Lilliman, RAF, B8430282 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • SGT, B. J. Maclean, RAF, B8438370 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, M. Martin, RAF, L8238333 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, E. M. C. Massey, RAF, B8447460 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, N. D. Phipps, RAF, E8501331 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, C. L. Rowland, RAF, J8408565 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, P. Sharpe, RAF, S8261030 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • FS, G. Steel, RAF, 30007841 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, A. J. P. Thompson, RAF, Q8284092 – 14 January 2025[7]
  • WO, D. R. Ward, RAF, K8292318 – 14 January 2025[7]

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