The British Empire began in the late 1500s under Queen Elizabeth I. By 1913 the empire had grown to rule over 400 million people, making it the largest empire in history. British government and ...

There are five levels, from Knight Grand Cross to Member of the Order (MBE). The OBE is officially an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The related British Empire Medal ...

That would change if “Empire” became “Excellence ... and then Companions, Officers and Members of the Order of British ...