honours list
Britishnoun
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Scott will receive one of six bravery medals as part of the Australian Bravery Decorations honours list, recognising those who put themselves in danger during the tragedy.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Earlier this month it emerged that he was been stripped of the MBE that he was awarded in the 2024 New Year honours list for services to rugby.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Anderson was named in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list in April for services to cricket.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025
The 90-year-old was awarded his knighthood early - before the birthday honours list was officially announced - because of concerns over his health.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
Full of dark hints and a portentous secret, he delayed the wedding for twenty-five whole days in order that it should follow immediately upon the publication of the birthday honours list.
From The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
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