Order of the British Empire
Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood
St. James’s Palace, London SW1
14 June 2025
THE KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty’s Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
M.B.E.
To be Ordinary Members of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
Roderick David THORPE
lately Director, Sports Development Centre, Loughborough University, and Founding Member, Loughborough Sporting Club
For services to Physical Education and Sports.