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The King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List

26 June 2026

King’s Birthday Honours 2026 press conference recipients Alexander Rigby BEM (top left), James Brown MBE, Michael Akers MBE, Alice Outten BEM, Jo Jones MBE and Sali Hughes MBE

The King’s Birthday Honours 2026 list was announced on Friday 12 June, it marks the remarkable community change makers across the United Kingdom. The list shines a bright light on individuals who made changes in their communities for the better and countless others who have and continue to make an unparalleled contribution to UK society. A diverse array of individuals are being celebrated on the list, ranging from community innovators to dedicated healthcare professionals, grassroots leaders, volunteers ranging from mental health advocacy to youth mentorship and sustainability. 

Recipients have been awarded for their outstanding contributions from all of the country, they include Pauline Hough, who at 101 years is the oldest recipient in this list and receives a BEM for services to Theatre and the community in Nantwich. At the other end of the spectrum our youngest recipient is Michelle Agyemang, who receives an MBE for services to Association Football at 20 years of age.

If you’d like to see the whole list, it can be found here