Is OBE higher than MBE?

Standing for Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, an OBE is the second highest ranking Order of the British Empire award (excluding a knighthood/damehood), behind CBE but ahead of MBE.
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Is MBE or OBE higher?

Like a CBE or an OBE, an MBE is an order of the British Empire award. It is the third highest ranking Order of the British Empire award, behind CBE which is first and then OBE. It stands for Member of the Order of the British Empire (as opposed to Commander or Officer).
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What is the difference between an OBE and an MBE?

An OBE is given for an "outstanding achievement or service to the community. This will have had a long-term, significant impact and stand out as an example to others". An MBE is awarded for having a "major local role in any activity, including people whose work has made them known nationally in their chosen area".
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What is the ranking of British Honours?

The Order is divided into five grades of membership: Knight / Dame Grand Cross – GCVO. Knight / Dame Commander – KCVO / DCVO. Commander – CVO.
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Is an OBE a Sir?

While a CBE, OBE and MBE are some of the top ranking honours, only the top two ranks can use the title "Sir" or "Dame". People awarded a GBE, KBE or DBE can use these titles. The very top rank in the Order is a GBE - a Knight or Dame Grand Cross - but these are very rare.
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How do you address someone with an OBE?

Just because a person has OBE after his name does not automatically mean that he is. If he's not a knight, the envelope should be addressed to "Mr J. Doe, OBE" and the letter should start "Dear Mr Doe".
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Why did Roald Dahl turn down an OBE?

Beloved children's novelist Roald Dahl turned down an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 1986, primarily because he wanted a knighthood (KBE), which would elevate his status to “Sir” and his wife to “Lady Dahl”.
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What is an OBE medal made of?

SKU: MIN0006. Miniature OBE (Military) made from base metal and finished in 24ct gold. Not more than 88 appointments to the grade of Officer in the Military division may be made in one year. Certain operational awards are classed as 'additional' and do not form part of the annual allocation.
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Is Lord higher than Sir?

Sir is used to address a man who has the rank of baronet or knight; the higher nobles are referred to as Lord.
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What is the husband of a Dame called?

A dame and her husband would jointly be addressed as: Dame Joan and Mr John Grant, or. Mr John and Dame Joan Grant.
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Who is a Sir in the UK?

Traditionally, as governed by law and custom, Sir is used for men titled as knights, often as members of orders of chivalry, as well as later applied to baronets and other offices. As the female equivalent for knighthood is damehood, the suo jure female equivalent term is typically Dame.
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Who is the youngest person to be knighted?

The youngest person in modern times to achieve this honour is solo yachting hero Ellen MacArthur, who was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2005, at the age of 28. Andy Murray is the youngest man to receive the same rank when he was made a Knight Bachelor in 2017 at the age of 29.
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How do you get an OBE award?

To be nominated for an OBE you must have gone above and beyond the call of duty in either your paid or unpaid roles and benefited others through your work or achievements, wherever in the world they may be.
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How do you become a Sir in England?

“A knighthood, and the female equivalent, a damehood, is an award given by the queen to an individual for a major, long-term, contribution in any activity, usually at a national or international level.” Men who are knighted become Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) and shall be ...
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What is an OBE peaky blinders?

OBE stands for “Officer of the British Empire.” It's a chivalric title granted by the monarch to an exemplary member of British society. This honor can be awarded for anything from outstanding military service to profound contributions to the arts to exemplary charity work.
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How many OBE are there?

The order is limited to 300 Knights and Dames Grand Cross, 845 Knights and Dames Commander, and 8,960 Commanders. There are no limits applied to the total number of members of the fourth and fifth classes, but no more than 858 Officers and 1,464 Members may be appointed per year.
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What are the 5 orders of the British Empire?

The five classes of both civil and military divisions, listed in descending order and conferred on men and women equally, are Knight and Dame Grand Cross (GBE), Knight and Dame Commander (KBE and DBE, respectively), Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE), and Member (MBE).
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Who refused honours?

David Bowie. The late great David Bowie actually turned down two honours. He refused to accept a CBE in 2000 and three years later turned down a knighthood. He said: “I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that.
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Who received an OBE?

Here are some notable people to receive the OBE from The Queen: JK Rowling OBE (Gazette issue 55879) David Beckham OBE (Gazette issue 56963) Frank Lampard OBE (Gazette issue 61256)
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Can I use George Cross after my name?

The island of Malta received the George Cross in recognition of its inhabitants' gallantry in World War II. Recipients of this award may add G.C. after their names; the cross ranks second only to the Victoria Cross (the highest British military decoration). The cross is silver, with one side depicting St.
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Is the George Cross the highest award?

The George Cross (GC) is the second highest award of the United Kingdom honours system. It is awarded for gallantry not "in the presence of the enemy" to both members of the British armed forces and to British civilians. Posthumous awards have always been available.
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Why did Stephen Hawking refused knighthood?

Haughton, sound recordist/musician (in 1952). Stephen Hawking CH CBE, physicist, reportedly turned down a knighthood because he "does not like titles."
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Why did Nigella Lawson declined an OBE?

Nigella Lawson

Naturally, as a bastion of British culture, Nigella was offered an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2001, but turned it down seemingly out of sheer modesty.
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Why did David Bowie turned down a knighthood?

1. David Bowie. David Bowie turned down two awards in fact: a CBE in 2000 and then a knighthood in 2003. "I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that," he told the Sun in 2003, the same year in which Mick Jagger was given his knighthood.
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