2006-07-07 02:14:46 · 16 answers · asked by fenix8472uk 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Member of the British Empire
it is the lowest award that members of the public can have bestowed upon them by the Queen (although, it is the political parties, who generally get a say who is awarded)
2006-07-07 02:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by epo1978 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Member of the British Empire.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are
Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GBE)
Knight or Dame Commander (KBE or DBE)
Commander (CBE)
Officer (OBE)
Member (MBE)
Only the two highest ranks entail admission into knighthood.
There is also a related British Empire Medal, whose recipients are not members of the Order, but which is affiliated with the Order nonetheless. This is no longer conferred in the United Kingdom, but is still used in some overseas territories and Commonwealth nations.
The Order's motto is For God and the Empire. It is the most junior of the British orders of chivalry and has more members than any other.
2006-07-08 08:02:16 · answer #2 · answered by samanthajanecaroline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just 'Member of the British Empire', we're all that. It's 'Most Excellent Order of the British Empire'. This is split into 'ranks' as follows:-
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority:
Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GBE)
Knight or Dame Commander (KBE or DBE)
Commander (CBE)
Officer (OBE)
Member (MBE)
So MBE would be, fully, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
2006-07-07 04:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello again!
I guess you really want to know the answer - so far everyone is right...
Here is what I answered in your other 2 questions!
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are
* Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GBE)
* Knight or Dame Commander (KBE or DBE)
* Commander (CBE)
* Officer (OBE)
* Member (MBE)
Hope this helps!
2006-07-13 15:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by chocolette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Member Of The British Empire
2006-07-07 12:22:14 · answer #5 · answered by butterfly55freedom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Member of the British Empire
---Awards---
- OBE - Order of the British Empire
- CBE - Commander of the British Empire
- MBE - Member of the British Empire
2006-07-07 12:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by hasina_ghani 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Member of the British Empire
2006-07-07 08:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by angelsgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Member of the British Empire
2006-07-07 03:38:30 · answer #8 · answered by Tentative1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Member of the British Empire.
2006-07-11 08:10:20 · answer #9 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Member of the British Empire.
This is an award given to a person by the Queen. It is an honour to receive it, and it shows that you have been a great person and done something good for the country.
2006-07-07 02:29:00 · answer #10 · answered by Suzita 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋