2026 Special Honours

As part of the British honours system, Special Honours are issued at the Monarch's pleasure at any given time. The Special Honours refer to the awards made within royal prerogative, operational honours, political honours and other honours awarded outside the New Year Honours and Birthday Honours.

Lord-lieutenant

Main article: Lord-lieutenant

• Brian Wyndham Payne, MStJ DL – to be Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire – 16 January 2026 ^[1]

Royal Victorian Order

Royal Victorian Order ribbon

Main article: Royal Victorian Order

Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO)

• Margaret Walker – 19 January 2026 ^[2]

Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)

• Dr Nathan Ross – on relinquishment of his appointment as Assistant Private Secretary to The King – 5 January 2026 ^[3]

King's Commendation for Bravery

Main article: King's Commendation for Bravery

King's Commendation for Bravery

• Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole – 21 January 2026 (posthumous) – for rescuing a woman from drowning in the River Thames on 24 April 2021 ^[4]
• Joaquin Garcia – 21 January 2026 – for rescuing a woman from drowning in the River Thames on 24 April 2021 ^[4]
• Callum Baker-Osborne – 21 January 2026 (posthumous) – for an attempt to rescue multiple people from drowning at sea in Dorset on 26 July 2021 ^[4]

References

1. "Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire: 16 January 2026". GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
2. "Court Circular: January 19, 2026". The Times . 20 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
3. "Court Circular: January 5, 2026". The Times . 6 January 2026. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
4. "Civilian Gallantry List: January 2026". Gov.UK. 21 January 2026. Retrieved 22 January 2026.