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MYSTERIOUS: How does the british honours system work 41d6b619 8dc3 447f abc0 6ea713af34e1 | Mind Blowing Facts

Sir Alan Bates, founder of Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance, after being made a Knight Bachelor by the Princess Royal during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle (Andrew Matthews/PA) - (PA Archive)

The release of the King’s Birthday Honours provides an opportunity to celebrate individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British society.

But who decides how honours are handed out, and what exactly do they recognise?

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