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Birthday honours

British

plural noun

(in Britain) honorary titles conferred on the official birthday of the sovereign

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He was knighted this year in the King's Birthday honours for his over 20-year campaign for justice.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

He won the first Pot Black series on BBC Two in 1969 and was made an MBE in the 1985 Queen's Birthday honours.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2024

In 2013, his work in broadcasting was recognised when he was appointed MBE in the Queen's Birthday honours list.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2022

An influential scientist who defended medical research on animals, despite threats to his life, has been knighted in the Queen's Birthday honours.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2014

I received a letter from Lord Knollys—the King's Private Secretary—informing me that His Majesty proposed to offer me the Order of Merit, among the Birthday honours!

From Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 2 by Marchant, James

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