honours list

British

noun

a list of those who have had or are having an honour, esp a peerage or membership of an order of chivalry, conferred on them

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He was knighted for services to broadcasting and journalism in the 2002 New Year's honours list.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026

Since not being included in the latest honours list, there has been no comment from McIlroy or anyone close to him.

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025

He was named in the 1920 civilian war honours list for "services in connection with the war".

From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025

Anderson was named in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list in April for services to cricket.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025

Every honours list makes us gape and smile.

From Pebbles on the shore [by] Alpha of the plough by Gardiner, A. G. (Alfred George)

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