In her two major books, ‘Britain’s Gulag: The Brutal End of Empire in Kenya’, and her magnum opus, ‘Legacy of Violence: a ...

The 4 June 1917 saw the official unveiling of a new award the Order of the British Empire. Britain was in the thick of the First World War with no prospect of peace, and the entire nation was ...

Honours creating Officers of the British Empire, surnames A to J.

Neil Guckian and Kathleen O’Hare have been made Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in Charles III of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s New Year Honours.

In what was probably his last public appearance, British Ambassador to Buenos Aires Mark Kent Friday bestowed – on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II – the Medal of Officer of the Order of the ...

Gaelic Sunday – The GAA v the British Empire | The Century Ireland project is an online historical newspaper that tells the story of the events of Irish life a century ago ...

Dr John Kani, a renowned multi-disciplinary actor, director, and playwright, has been honoured with the most excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by King Charles in recognition of his ...

Buckingham Palace is said to be considering allowing those recognised with an OBE the option of receiving an Order of British Excellence rather than an Order of the British Empire.

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Professor Silvana Tenreyro has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to the economy.

Unsurprisingly, given its rich tapestry of Kings, Queens, wars and revolutions, there are a number of treasures from the past hidden across the UK.