2016 Birthday Honours Explained

The 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours are appointments by some of the 16 Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. The Birthday Honours are awarded as part of the Queen's Official Birthday celebrations during the month of June. The Queen's Birthday Honours were announced on 6 June 2016 in New Zealand and 10 June in the United Kingdom.[1] [2] [3]

The recipients of honours are displayed as they were styled before their new honour. They are arranged by the country (in order of precedence) whose ministers advised the Queen on the appointments, then by honour with grades, i.e. Knight/Dame Grand Cross, Knight/Dame Commander etc., and then by divisions, i.e. Civil, Diplomatic and Military as appropriate.

United Kingdom

Below are the individuals appointed by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of the United Kingdom with honours within her own gift, and with the advice of the Government for other honours.

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

Diplomatic Service and Overseas List.

Knight Bachelor

Diplomatic Service and Overseas List

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)

MilitaryRoyal Navy

British Army

Civil

Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)

MilitaryRoyal Navy

British Army

Royal Air Force

Civil

The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George

Knight Grand Cross of The Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (GCMG)

Diplomatic Service and Overseas List

Knight / Dame Commander of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (KCMG / DCMG)

Diplomatic Service and Overseas List

Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG)

Diplomatic Service and Overseas List

Royal Victorian Order

Knight Commander (KCVO)

Commanders (CVO)

Lieutenants (LVO)

Members (MVO)

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

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

Knight / Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE / DBE)

MilitaryRoyal Navy

British Army

Civil

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

MilitaryRoyal Navy

British Army

Royal Air Force

Civil
Diplomatic Service and Overseas List
Crown DependenciesIsle of Man

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

MilitaryRoyal Navy

British Army

Royal Air Force

Civil
Diplomatic Service and Overseas List
Crown DependenciesIsle of Man

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

MilitaryRoyal Navy

British Army

Royal Air Force

Civil
Diplomatic Service and Overseas List
Crown DependenciesGuernsey

Jersey

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Diplomatic Service and Overseas List
Crown DependenciesIsle of Man

Royal Red Cross

Associate of the Royal Red Cross, Second Class (ARRC)

Royal Navy

British Army

Queen's Police Medal (QPM)

England and Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Overseas

Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM)

England and Wales
Scotland

Queen's Ambulance Service Medal (QAM)

England and Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland

Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal (QVRM)

Royal Navy

British Army

Overseas Territories Police and Fire Service Medal (OTPM)

Bermuda
Cyprus
Gibraltar

Australia

See main article: 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia). The Queen's Birthday Honours 2016 for Australia were announced on 13 June 2016 by the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove.[4] [5]

New Zealand

See main article: 2016 Birthday Honours (New Zealand).

Cook Islands

Below are the individuals appointed by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of the Cook Islands with honours within her own gift, and with the advice of the Government for other honours.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Grenada

Below are the individuals appointed by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of Grenada with honours within her own gift, and with the advice of the Government for other honours.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Papua New Guinea

Below are the individuals appointed by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of Papua New Guinea with honours within her own gift, and with the advice of the Government for other honours.

Knight Bachelor

The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George

Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG)

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

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

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Civil Division
Military Division

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Civil Division
Military Division

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Civil Division
Military Division

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Civil Division
Military Division

Queen's Police Medal (QPM)

Solomon Islands

Below are the individuals appointed by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of the Solomon Islands with honours within her own gift, and with the advice of the Government for other honours.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Queen's Police Medal (QPM)

Saint Lucia

Below are the individuals appointed by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of Saint Lucia with honours within her own gift, and with the advice of the Government for other honours.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Antigua and Barbuda

Below are the individuals appointed by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of Antigua and Barbuda with honours within her own gift, and with the advice of the Government for other honours.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Queen's 90th birthday honours list 2016 . 6 June 2016 . Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . 6 June 2016.
  2. Web site: The Queen's Birthday Honours 2016 . 10 June 2016 . Cabinet Office. 10 June 2016.
  3. Web site: 2016 Birthday Honours List . . 12 October 2021.
  4. Web site: Welcome and News . It's an Honour . Australian Government . 12 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150617081820/http://itsanhonour.gov.au/ . 17 June 2015 . dead .
  5. Web site: Australian Honours Lists . Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia . 12 June 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160612070942/http://www.gg.gov.au/australian-honours-and-awards/australian-honours-lists . 12 June 2016 .