In an announcement tonight from Buckingham Palace, His Majesty the King has revealed his intention to bestow several honours upon a number of Conservative MPs
The honours list includes a Damehood of the Order of the British Empire and multiple Knighthoods, identifying the recipients’ significant contributions to public life and government service.
Among the honourees is the Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey PC, who is set to receive a Damehood of the Order of the British Empire. Coffey’s distinguished career includes roles as Deputy Prime Minister, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
The list of Knight Commanders of the Order of the Bath includes three prominent political figures:
1. The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE PC, current Deputy Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office.
2. The Rt Hon Julian Smith CBE PC, former Government Chief Whip and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
3. The Rt Hon Robert Ben Wallace PC, former Secretary of State for Defence.
Additionally, the Rt Hon Alister Jack DL, former Secretary of State for Scotland, is to receive a Knighthood of the Order of the British Empire.
The Palace stressed that all nominees have undergone thorough probity checks conducted by the Cabinet Office, ensuring the integrity of the honours system.
These honours reflect the King’s recognition of the recipient’s dedication to political and public service, marking their significant contributions to the governance and welfare of the United Kingdom.
(Note: This article is based on the information provided and reflects the state of affairs as of April 2024. For the most current information, please consult official sources.)
