The honours handed out include Companions of Honour (CH), Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (GCB/KCB/CB), Order of St Michael and St George (Knight/GCMG/KCMG/DCMG/CMG), Knighthood and damehood (Knight/DBE), Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and British Empire Medal (BEM).īrian May has been appointed a knight bachelor for services to music and charity (Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live) Queen guitarist Brian May is among those who have received a knighthood. Those being honoured this year include Lizzie Deignan who has an MBE for services to cycling, journalist Anne Diamond who has an OBE for services to public health and charity, Countdown star Rachel Riley who has been made an MBE for her Holocaust campaign work, actor Stephen Graham who has been made OBE for services to drama and comedian Frank Skinner who has been made an MBE for his services to entertainment.įour members of the England women’s football team - Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Ellen White have also been honoured in the list.

READ MORE: The celebrities and famous faces recognised in the King's New Years Honours list 2023 They range from politicians, musicians and actors to senior diplomats at the forefront of the UK’s response to the war in Ukraine and members of the England women’s football team, which won Euro 2022. More than 1,100 people across the country will receive honours to celebrate their contributions to society, community or their area of work. King Charles' first New Years honours list has been announced.

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