As part of the British honours system, Special Honours are issued at the Monarch's pleasure at any given time. The Special Honours refer to the awards made within royal prerogative, operational honours, political honours and other honours awarded outside the New Years Honours and Birthday Honours.
Main article: Life peerage |
Main article: Lord-lieutenant |
Main article: Order of the Thistle |
Main article: Privy Council (United Kingdom) |
Main article: Knight Bachelor |
Main article: Order of the Bath |
Main article: Order of Merit |
Six new members of the order were chosen by Elizabeth II shortly before her death. The appointments were formally made by Charles III two months later.
Main article: Order of St Michael and St George |
Main article: Royal Victorian Order |
Main article: Order of the British Empire |
Main article: British Empire Medal |
Main article: Air Force Cross (United Kingdom) |
Main article: Royal Victorian Medal |
Main article: Mentioned in Despatches |
Main article: Queen's Commendation for Bravery |
Main article: Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service |
Main article: Order of Saint John (chartered 1888) |