On 29 December 2025 the Ministry of Defence announced the Military and Civilian Divisions of the 2026 New Year Honours. Armed Forces personnel and civilians were granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King. The list contains appointments to the Order of the Bath and the Order of the British Empire, as well as the Royal Red Cross, the King’s Volunteer Reserves Medal and the King’s Commendation for Valuable Service. Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force recipients were recognised as Knights Commander, Companions, Commanders, Officers and Members of the Orders. The civilian division recognises service to defence with appointments to the Order of the British Empire at CBE, OBE, MBE and BEM levels. The honours were published on 29 December 2025.
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