Full list of King's Birthday Honours 2025 - Liverpool Echo

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The King's Birthday Honours mark the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK. More than 1,000 people were recognised by the King this week. Along with the New Year Honours, it is the most significant announcement of civilian and military gallantry awards.

Famous faces are celebrated for their contributions to society and ordinary people are also celebrated after serving their community and earning recognition. Honours have been given to people who work in a range of fields including sport, health, science, charity and media.

Former professional footballer David Beckham, actor Gary Oldman and The Who singer Roger Daltrey all received a knighthood while actress and singer Elaine Paige, novelist Pat Barker and former Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt were made dames.

Other stars recognised include EastEnders actress Anita Dobson, Strictly presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman and darts players Luke Littler and Luke Humphries.

The highest honours went to Sir Antony Gormley, the sculptor behind Crosby's Another Place iron men installation, and Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell for services to astronomy, physics and diversity. They have both been made Companion of Honour.

Across Merseyside, at least 24 people have been recognised for their achievements. They include boxer Natasha Jonas and a heroic paramedic who was one of the first people at the scene of the Southport knife attacks last summer. Other NHS staff who assisted in the response to the tragedy have also been honoured by the King for their services.

The New Year and King's Birthday honours are awarded by the King following recommendations by the prime minister or senior government ministers. Members of the public can also recommend people for an award.

Honours are typically awarded by the King, Prince of Wales or Princess Royal, at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle or the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Recipients can select their investiture's date and location but not which member of the Royal Family will preside over the ceremony.

ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS OF HONOUR

Members of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH)

ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE)

Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)

Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)

Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)