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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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The New Year and King's Birthday honours are awarded by the King following recommendations by the prime minister or senior government ministers.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

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

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

Former police deputy chief constable Judith Gillespie leads the list of Northern Ireland names on this year's Queen's Birthday honours list.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2014

Kenneth Branagh said he was "elated" when he heard of the honour Hollywood actor Kenneth Branagh leads the list of Northern Ireland names on this year's Queens Birthday honours list.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2012

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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