List of famous people stripped of their honorary titles as King Charles revokes nine more

Receiving an honour from the British monarchy is considered one of the highest recognitions in the United Kingdom. Awards such as Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) or Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) are granted to individuals who have made meaningful contributions to society, whether through national achievements or long-term service within local communities.

However, these honours are not guaranteed for life. Under certain circumstances, they can be revoked through a process known as forfeiture.

This measure is typically applied when an honouree has been convicted of serious crimes, engaged in misconduct, damaged the reputation of the honours system, or been removed from a professional body. In such cases, the Honours Forfeiture Committee may recommend that the monarch formally withdraw the distinction.

Recently, several individuals had their honours removed, prompting renewed discussion about past cases where prominent figures lost their titles. Here are some of the most notable examples.

Harvey Weinstein

Film producer Harvey Weinstein was stripped of his honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2020.