What is a CBE

Ok, I am from America and was wondering what kind of Honor is a CBE, what does it stand for and what is it for?

Search for it on wikipedia.org, just like anything else. It shouldn't take you more than 30 seconds.

nope..can't find a good description and I want to know if Brian did anything in particular to recieve this.....or is he just an old rock star like the rest who get awards for some reason from the Queen

CBE - Commander of the British Empire

So does this mean Brain can or cannot be knighted later on down the road?

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]MercuryArts wrote: [/QUOTENAME]So does this mean Brain can or cannot be knighted later on down the road?[/QUOTE]

I can't see why not. A CBE is one level below being knighted.

"I want to know if Brian did anything in particular to recieve this.....or is he just an old rock star like the rest who get awards for some reason from the Queen"

You are on a Queen notice board, strange that you do not know anything about the guitarist. Brian has done a lot of charity work in his career. It's not only the Mercury Phoenix Trust and his involvement in Nelson Mandela's 46664 project. He was part of Rock Therapy, Children In Need, Pavarotti and friends, Princes Trust, Rock Aid Armenia and many more I don't remember off my head. Most notably Brian was a main figure and promoter of the Bone Marrow Donation foundation which was taken over by the government because it was so successful, an unprecedented development.

And what have you done in your life?

I was just being an ass....I was frustrated cause I couldn't find the info. I take it back and I apologize...you say dumb things when you are angry or whatever it is. I love Queen, and Brian is actually one of my fave members because of his personality, what he does for us his fans...etc I didn't mean it

I have done enough and you shouldn;t ask someone that when you have no idea who they are. I made a mistake.... how many have you made?

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]drummergirl85 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I have done enough and you shouldn;t ask someone that when you have no idea who they are. I made a mistake.... how many have you made?[/QUOTE]

There's a difference between making a mistake and being ignorant. You could easily do research online to find out what a CBE is, and whether or not Brian May is deserving of one.

www.wikipedia.com

Write it down. It has information on pretty much anything in the world! So keep that in mind in the future. In addition to that, think before you speak or write something. :)

Merely an observation here, ok.....


But folks, if we treat every person that comes on here asking a question about Queen with the same "you're-a-twat-fuck-off-and-learn-how-to-use-the-internet" attitude, no-one new is going to stop by....

Don't get me wrong - most of them probably SHOULD fuck off and learn how to use the internet.....but I think we should maybe hold back on the vitriol *just* a tad....

Only my opinion, expressed freely within the confines of the internet. Please feel free to disagree and keep talking to "outsiders" like they are scum.

Cheers

P

I know him well and have been a fan for years. All I asked was a simple question. That's what people do on here...I have seen very stupid questions on here before.. some repeated a million times....and no one makes a big deal about that. Typical of this place. I am not new I have been on here for years...but it's like...you can;t have normal conversations with anyone..cause there are always people arguring about stupid stuff or saying dumb things. People have posted meaningingless stuff on here then why can't someone else post an actual question. There are plenty of questions people post on here that they can look up. Thats what a forum is for...talking to people, asking questions...etc. So please....give me a break. Say what you want...I have seen it before in other posts and against other people. I can;t believe there isnt one place where someone can go and have normal coversations with...everyone always has something to say to someone on here. If you can take a sincere apology...then fine. Just want to enjoy myself on here....not always have to deal with this.oh yeah and here is when someone will post...'well then leave'. Same stuff always...never changes...and no I won't leave because there are still nice people that want to talk on hear about real questions and are there to help if you need it.

the honours list is publhed twice a year, once at new year and once on the Queen's birthday.

they can be awarded for services to the country, acts of bravery, acts of charity etc. Some are only available to the military.

in order of precedence they are
Victoria Cross VC
George Cross GC
Knight (or Lady) of the Most Noble Order of the Garter KG/LG
Knight (or Lady) of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle KT/LT
Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick KP
Knight Grand Cross in The Most Honourable Order of the Bath GCB
Order of Merit OM
Baronet's Badge Bt
Knight Grand Commander in The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India GCSI
Knight Grand Cross in The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George GCMG
Knight Grand Commander in The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire GCIE
The Order of the Crown of India CI
Knight Grand Cross in The Royal Victorian Order GCVO
Knight (or Dame) Grand Cross in The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire GBE
Order of the Companions of Honour CH
Knight (or Dame) Commander in The Most Honourable Order of the Bath KCB/DCB
Knight Commander in The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India (KCSI)
Knight (or Dame) Commander in The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George KCMG/DCMG
Knight Commander in The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire KCIE
Knight (or Dame) Commander in The Royal Victorian Order KCVO/DCVO
Knight (or Dame) Commander in The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire KBE/DBE
Knight Bachelor's Badge
Companion in The Most Honourable Order of the Bath CB
Companion in The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India CSI
Companion in The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George CMG
Companion in The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire CIE
Commander in The Royal Victorian Order CVO
Commander in The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire CBE
Distinguished Service Order DSO
Lieutenant in The Royal Victorian Order LVO
Officer in The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire OBE
Imperial Service Order ISO
Member in The Royal Victorian Order MVO
Member in The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire MBE
Indian Order of Merit (Military) IOM
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross CGC
Royal Red Cross (Member or First Class) RRC
Distinguished Service Cross DSC
Military Cross MC

Millitary Cross on the leftDistinguished Flying Cross DFC
Air Force Cross AFC
Royal Red Cross (Associate or Second Class) ARRC
Order of British India OBI
Kaisar-I-Hind Medal
Order of St. John
Union of South Africa Queen's Medal for Bravery (Gold)
Distinguished Conduct Medal DCM
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal CGM
George Medal GM
Queen's Police Medal for Gallantry QPM
Queen's Fire Service Medal for Gallantry QFSM
Royal West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal DCM
King's African Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal DCM
Indian Distinguished Service Medal ISDM
Union of South Africa Queen's Medal for Bravery (Silver)
Distinguished Service Medal DSM
Military Medal MM
Distinguished Flying Medal DFM
Air Force Medal AFM
Royal Ulster Constabulary Medal
Medal for Saving Life at Sea
Indian Order of Merit (Civil) IOM
Indian Police Medal for Gallantry
Ceylon Police Medal for Gallantry
Sierra Leone Police Medal for Gallantry
Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry
Queen's Gallantry Medal QGM
Royal Victorian Medal RVM
British Empire Medal BEM
Canada Medal CM, or M du C
Queen's Police Medal for Distinguished Service QPM
Queen's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service QFSM
Queen's Medal for Chiefs
British Campaign Medals
Polar Medals
Imperial Service Medal
Mentioned in Despatches MiD
Police medals for valuable service
Jubilee, Coronation and Durbar medals
Efficiency and long service medals
Commonwealth orders, decorations, and medals
Non-Commonwealth orders, decorations, and medals

the honours list is d

Thanks :)