Order of the British Empire
Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood
St. James’s Palace, London SW1
12 June 2021
THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
O.B.E.
To be Ordinary Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
Professor Michael BENTON F.R.S. F.R.S.E.
Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology, University of Bristol
For services to Palaeontology and to Community Engagement.