Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire is a prestigious honor bestowed upon individuals by the British monarch, currently King Charles III, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the United Kingdom and its Commonwealth of Nations. The honor is part of the Order of the British Empire, which was established by King George V in 1917, with the aim of rewarding British Empire citizens for their services to the Empire. The Order of the British Empire is divided into five classes, with the Dame Commander being the second-highest rank, below the Knight Grand Cross and above the Commander. Notable recipients include Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, and Margaret Thatcher, who have all been recognized for their dedication to Buckingham Palace, the British Royal Family, and the Conservative Party (UK).
● History of
the Order The Order of the British Empire was founded by King George V on June 4, 1917, as a way to recognize the contributions of British Empire citizens during World War I. The order was initially divided into five classes, with the Dame Commander being one of the ranks. The first Dame Commander was Violet Markham, who was appointed in 1917 for her services to the War Office and the Ministry of Munitions. Other notable recipients include Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor, who was recognized for her work with the Plymouth Sutton (UK Parliament constituency) and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and Eleanor Rathbone, who was honored for her contributions to the Liverpool Council and the Family Endowment Society. The Order of the British Empire has undergone several changes since its establishment, including the addition of new ranks and the revision of its statutes, with input from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
● Ranks and Insignia
The Dame Commander is the second-highest rank in the Order of the British Empire, below the Knight Grand Cross and above the Commander. The insignia of the Dame Commander consists of a badge with a Royal Crown and a British lion, surrounded by a blue garter with the motto "For God and the Empire". The badge is worn on a sash or a necklace, depending on the occasion, and is often accompanied by a star and a ribbon. Notable Dame Commanders include Diana, Princess of Wales, who was recognized for her charity work with the Halifax and the English National Ballet, and Cherie Blair, who was honored for her contributions to the Matrix Chambers and the London School of Economics.
● Appointment and Eligibility
The appointment of a Dame Commander is made by the British monarch, currently King Charles III, on the advice of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister is responsible for submitting a list of nominees to the King, who then makes the final decision. To be eligible for the Dame Commander rank, an individual must have made significant contributions to the United Kingdom or the Commonwealth of Nations, such as Queen Elizabeth II, who was recognized for her dedication to the Commonwealth Games Federation and the Royal Commonwealth Society. Other notable recipients include Indira Gandhi, who was honored for her work with the Indian National Congress and the Non-Aligned Movement, and Golda Meir, who was recognized for her contributions to the Knesset and the Israeli Labor Party.
● Notable Dame Commanders
Many notable women have been appointed as Dame Commanders of the Order of the British Empire, including Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, and Margaret Thatcher. Other notable recipients include Diana, Princess of Wales, who was recognized for her charity work with the Landmine Survivors Network and the English National Ballet, and Cherie Blair, who was honored for her contributions to the Matrix Chambers and the London School of Economics. The Dame Commander rank has also been awarded to women from other countries, such as Indira Gandhi, who was recognized for her work with the Indian National Congress and the Non-Aligned Movement, and Golda Meir, who was honored for her contributions to the Knesset and the Israeli Labor Party. Additional notable recipients include Angela Lansbury, who was recognized for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Broadway theatre, and Helen Mirren, who was honored for her contributions to the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre (London).
● Styles and Privileges
As a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, an individual is entitled to use the prefix "Dame" before their name, as well as the post-nominal letters "DBE". They are also entitled to wear the insignia of the order, which includes a badge, a star, and a ribbon, on formal occasions, such as the Trooping the Colour and the State Opening of Parliament. Dame Commanders are also entitled to attend certain events, such as the annual Order of the British Empire service at St Paul's Cathedral, and to use certain privileges, such as the use of the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Buckingham Palace gardens. Notable Dame Commanders include Judith Dench, who was recognized for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre (London), and Maggie Smith, who was honored for her contributions to the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Broadway theatre.
● Ceremony and Investiture
The ceremony for the appointment of a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire typically takes place at Buckingham Palace or another royal residence, such as Windsor Castle or Holyrood Palace. The ceremony is attended by the British monarch, currently King Charles III, as well as other members of the British Royal Family, such as Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. The Dame Commander is presented with the insignia of the order, which includes a badge, a star, and a ribbon, and is invested with the rank by the King. The ceremony is often attended by other notable individuals, such as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Lord Chamberlain. Notable Dame Commanders include Vanessa Redgrave, who was recognized for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre (London), and Glenda Jackson, who was honored for her contributions to the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Broadway theatre.