The list of the Queen’s birthday honors has finally been revealed, after months of delays due to the coronavirus pandemic
Special distinctions are awarded twice a year, on the Queen’s birthday (in June) and on the occasion of the New Year.They recognize the service of the people to the country
This year, hundreds of everyday unsung heroes who bravely helped fight the Covid-19 pandemic have been included in the list of honors, along with famous faces such as Sir David Attenborough and Joe Wicks
This year England and Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford was among those who received an MBE
The 22-year-old footballer campaigned for the government to allow around 13 million children to claim free school meal vouchers during the summer holidays in England during the pandemic
This year Jeff Lynne, co-founder of rock group Electric Light Orchestra, was made OBE for his services to music
CBE stands for Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and it is the highest price in the British Empire
King George V created the Orders of the British Empire Awards during World War I to recognize service to the war effort by people working courageously on the Home Front
They are given to people to recognize a profound positive impact they have had in their work
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