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Honours and awards

The honours system is designed to recognise the specific contribution made by individuals to many different walks of life in our nation.

Honours

If you know of someone who would fit some or all of the criteria below, then please consider nominating them for an award:

  • exemplify the best sustained and selfless voluntary service
  • have changed things, with an emphasis on achievement
  • have demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurship
  • carry the respect of their peers
  • have shown sustained achievement against the odds requiring moral courage
  • have made significant contributions towards building 'The Big Society'
  • are major philanthropists, showing sustained commitment
  • if in paid employment, they are people who go substantially beyond their job

Please note:

  • it is important not to let the person know that you are nominating them
  • ensure that others whom you involve also keep the process secret to avoid any disappointment
  • the process will generally take around 12 to 18 months
  • each nomination is checked thoroughly before being recommended
  • they are then subject to scrutiny by independent awarding committees (in the Cabinet Office) in London, before being submitted to the King for his approval

If you would like to nominate someone for an honour, please visit:

Nominate someone for an honour or award 

This link provides guidance on filling in the application and the honours' nomination form.

The King's anniversary and birthday messages

The King will send a congratulatory message on the following occasions:

Wedding anniversaries

  • The King sends congratulatory messages for 60th (Diamond), 65th and 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversaries and then every year thereafter
  • His Majesty does not send a message for anniversaries below 60 years

Birthdays

  • The King sends messages for 100th and 105th birthdays and then every year thereafter

To apply please visit The Royal Household - Anniversary messages website.

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