Publication Date 27 August 2019 HMY Iolaire shipwreck site recognised as an official war grave Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The 100-year-old wreckage site of HMY Iolaire, which sunk off the coast of the Isle of Lewis at the end of World War 1, has been recognised as an official war grave by the Ministry of Defence.
Publication Date 13 August 2019 What is the difference between a CBE, OBE, MBE and a knighthood? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Twice a year - at new year and on the date of the King's official birthday - British honour recipients are announced in The Gazette. Here we look at the different ranks of the Order of the British Empire, as well as some of their most famous recipients.
Publication Date 9 August 2019 Footballers who have received UK honours Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item With the 2023/24 football season in full swing, we take a look at some of the former and current footballers to receive a knighthood, CBE, OBE or MBE British honour.
Publication Date 19 June 2019 Memories of D-Day Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item As part of the events surrounding the 75th anniversary of D-Day on 6 June, Gazette reader Janine shared with us the experiences of her father, Arthur Battersby.
Publication Date 4 June 2019 Commonwealth Birthday honours 2019 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Gazette supplements that detail honours for UK overseas territories and dependencies are published in The Gazette on behalf of the Central Chancery.
Publication Date 28 May 2019 The Queen's Birthday honours 2019 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Queen's Birthday and New Year honours lists recognise the achievements and service of people across the UK, from all walks of life.
Publication Date 15 May 2019 The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2019 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) is the highest award given to UK volunteer groups, and is equivalent to the MBE.
Publication Date 23 April 2019 Outstanding British businesses honoured Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The most prestigious award for UK businesses have been announced today, to mark Her Majesty The Queen's 93rd birthday.
Publication Date 29 March 2019 Why we should never forget D-Day Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Robert Lee, of The Royal British Legion, explains the significance of the upcoming anniversary, and why it should be in our thoughts this June (and beyond).
Publication Date 27 March 2019 Civilian acts of bravery Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Gazette contains countless stories of military and civilian acts of bravery.