Are MBE's and OBE's addressed as "Sir", or is that reserved for KBE's only?

Question

This may seem a bit obvious to you guys, but I am an American so its borderline foriegn to me.

Also, Is the whole process as political over there as it would be over here

Answer 1

Robrets has it right. But they are not ranks they are officially
grades of the same order.
Sir can also have a K(night) of the Bath.
and Royals and others of distinction can be K(night) of the Garter. Look up Burkes Peerage on the net.
Knights have Sir in front of their name the rest just have the initials (OBE) after their surname. etc

Answer 2

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Are MBE's and OBE's addressed as "Sir", or is that reserved for KBE's only?
This may seem a bit obvious to you guys, but I am an American so its borderline foriegn to me.

Also, Is the whole process as political over there as it would be over here

Answer 3

The adress of "Sir" towards a recipeant of the Oder of the British Empire, starts at KBE (Knight Commander of the British Empire) an example being Sir Terry Wogan, and GBE (Knight Grand Cross) an example being Robert Windsor-CLive, First earl of Portsmouth. The ranks form lowest are MBE (member), OBE (Officer), CBE (commander), KBE (Knight Commander) and GBE (Grand Knight Cross).

Answer 4

Obe Sir

Answer 5

Only people who have been Knighted by our queen are given the title "Sir". I think a KBE would be a Knight of the british empire and would be addressed as SIR.

Answer 6

Only a Knight of the Realm and above is entitled to Sir. The rest of us it is just a courtesy which some of the strange characters in this country are afraid to acknowledge. I can know how to call a man sir and let him know I mean something less complimentary in such I way that he can not complain without looking very silly

Answer 7

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Answer 8

It depends what you mean by "addressed."

An MBE or OBE does not have "Sir" in front of his name, like a knight or baronet.

But you can call him SIr, just like any other man.

Answer 9

only a knight of the british empire is addressed as sir, the obe, cbe and just awards that follow a persons name

Answer 10

MBEs and OBEs are the lowest form of life in the honours system.
They are routinely given to minor civil servants, lavatory cleaners and postmen as a reward for a long and servile life .
They are given to actors and sportsmen as a means for the government tp appear to be in touch with the common people.
All of these honours including Knighthoods are given out so freely that it is a mark of distinction not to have one .
It is a totally political process. Anyone who upsets the government can wave goodbye to the prospect of getting an honour.
Never demean yourself by calling any of these recipients Sir.