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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

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

The New Year and Birthday honours lists are always very sagely and exhaustively considered, and anecdotes are popular and keenly judged.

From The New Machiavelli by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

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