This month, King Charles III revoked nine MBEs and OBEs, the UK honors awarded for notable contributions to society. MBEs recognize outstanding service in a community, while OBEs honor distinguished regional or national achievements.
Revocations are rare and follow serious reasons, including criminal convictions or actions that discredit the honors system.
High-profile cases include former Scottish rugby star Stuart Hogg, stripped of his 2024 MBE after pleading guilty to domestic abuse, and Paul Allen Rose, founder of Barrow’s Owl Sanctuary, whose MBE was revoked following animal welfare convictions.
Other recipients include Ian Ashbold, Lloyd Hamilton, Angela Middleton, Nigel O’Connor, Tony Reilly, Anant Shah, and Graham Trewhella.