Somewhere in all this mix is the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.), founded in 1917 by King George V as a means of recognizing civilian achievement.

The Second World War dramatically altered the global balance of power, and the aftermath of the conflict saw a major shift in ...

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The Order of the British Empire isn't as grand as the ancient Order of the Garter or the much more special Order of Merit, but fewer and fewer of us care either way about such things.

The broad understanding of the British Empire is, however, the problem. People do have a good understanding of it and for some, it has wholly negative implications.

Bono, 46, was named a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in an informal, laugh-filled ceremony in the Dublin home of British Ambassador David Reddaway.

Royal distinction must run in the family: British designer Stella McCartney, daughter of Sir Paul McCartney, received an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) medal from Queen Elizabeth at ...

On Tuesday in England, Iger officially became an honorary Knight of the Order of the British Empire. Iger's Wife, Willow Bay, posted pictures on her Instagram.

Homeland’s Damian Lewis was given an OBE (Order Of The British Empire) in the Queen's Birthday Honors along with the other A-listers celebrities like Angelina Jolie, with plaudits also going to ...

Andy Murray has accomplished a lot on the tennis court, which has led him to be honored by the British monarchy. Prince William presented Murray with an OBE , a medal naming him to the Order of ...

British racing drivers are no strangers to royal honors when they do well, and Lewis Hamilton today finds that out first hand, being inducted into the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by ...

French luxury fashion house Chanel's first Indian-origin CEO, Leena Nair, was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Prince William. The award, referred to as the CBE, is part ...