Yahoo News King's Birthday Honours list celebrates Bristolians
Several Bristolian heroes have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in King Charles' Birthday Honours list. Charity workers, emergency service workers and educators from the city are among those celebrated in the list which also includes Post Office campaigner Alan Bates and former prime minister Gordon Brown.
The list honours the incredible accomplishments of around 1,000 people from across the UK, recognising their contributions and achievements in their various fields. Alongside celebrities and famous figureheads, the King has celebrated a number of local heroes.
The highest award went to Mr Brown who was made a Companion of Honour, while Sir Alan was knighted in recognition of his campaigning work which highlighted the Post Office Horizon scandal.Emin, actress Imelda Staunton and fashion accessories designer Anya Hindmarch were all made dames in the list, while writer Armando Iannucci was made a CBE and cyclist Mark Cavendish was knighted.
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Among the locals celebrated is Catherine Larsen, Lately Inspector of Avon and Somerset Police, who was awarded the King's Police Medal. This is given to officers across the UK with a specially distinguished police service record of conspicuous merit, along with special services to Royalty, Heads of States and valuable political and secret services.
Wildlife cameraman Douglas Allan has been awarded an OBE for services to broadcast media and promoting environmental awareness. Life President of the Rainbow Trust Anne Harris has been awarded an MBE for services to seriously ill children and their families. Music educator and conductor Dr Jonathan James has been awarded a BEM.
More than 1,000 people from across the UK received honours in Friday’s list. Sir Alan, the founder of Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance who was played by Toby Jones in an ITV drama about the scandal, said he was “honoured” by his knighthood.
The former subpostmaster, who previously rejected an OBE honour, told the PA news agency: “The time I was asked about the OBE… I felt it would have been quite offensive to many of the group if I’d accepted it. But I do know that I’ve had hundreds of emails and letters of support over the years and a lot of people do seem to think that I should receive some sort of recognition for the work that I’ve done for them or on their behalf.
“I know I’m the recipient of it and all the rest of it, but it’s on behalf of the group as well – and recognition of the horrendous things that have happened to them and the story’s not over yet.”
Sir Alan said many people were “still suffering” and the campaigners would go back to the courts if necessary, adding “if we need to raise the funding for doing such a thing, I’m sure the nation will support us”.
Bristolian's celebrated in the King's Birthday Honours list
King's Police Medal
Catherine Elizabeth Larsen. Lately Inspector, Avon and Somerset Constabulary.
Order of the British Empire
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Douglas George Allan. Cameraman and Marine Conservationist. For services to the Broadcast Media and to the Promotion of Environmental Awareness. (Bristol, Bristol)
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Anne Elizabeth Harris. Lately Director of Care, Rainbow Trust. For services to Seriously Ill Children and their Families. (Bristol, Bristol)
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)
Dr Jonathan Paul James. Conductor, Teacher and Music Educator. For services to Music. (Bristol, Bristol)
