Order of the British Empire

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Key Facts

Abbreviation
OBE
Pronunciation
/ˈɔrdər əv ðə ˈbrɪtɪʃ ˈɛmpaɪər/
Category
Regional
Related Field
British

Examples in Context

  1. Along with the belts and trophies he won in the ring, he boasted a knighthood and an order of the British Empire Medal.
  2. David Beckham received his OBE ( Officer of the Order of the British Empire(OBE) ) from the Queen on November 27.
  3. Most honours fall into three types : life peerages, knighthoods, and appointments to the Order of the British Empire(OBE).
  4. The much-loved sportsman, who already is the proud owner of an Order of the British Empire(OBE) ( OBE ), faces a prestigious knighthood in honour of his services to soccer and his community work.
  5. Hugh Laurie made a member of the order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

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