drummergirl85 07.12.2005 22:55 |
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? |
The Real Wizard 08.12.2005 01:59 |
Search for it on wikipedia.org, just like anything else. It shouldn't take you more than 30 seconds. |
drummergirl85 08.12.2005 12:05 |
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 |
PieterMC 08.12.2005 12:11 |
CBE - Commander of the British Empire |
Walter B. 08.12.2005 12:11 |
link |
MercuryArts 08.12.2005 23:12 |
So does this mean Brain can or cannot be knighted later on down the road? |
The Real Wizard 09.12.2005 00:58 |
MercuryArts wrote: So does this mean Brain can or cannot be knighted later on down the road?I can't see why not. A CBE is one level below being knighted. |
YourValentine 09.12.2005 03:41 |
"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? |
drummergirl85 09.12.2005 13:51 |
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 |
drummergirl85 09.12.2005 13:53 |
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? |
The Real Wizard 09.12.2005 17:42 |
drummergirl85 wrote: 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?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. link 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. :) |
ok.computer 09.12.2005 20:41 |
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 |
drummergirl85 09.12.2005 21:56 |
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. |
hoopymrprosser 10.12.2005 15:35 |
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 |
drummergirl85 10.12.2005 19:31 |
Thanks :) |
drummergirl85 10.12.2005 19:31 |
Thanks :) |
The Real Wizard 11.12.2005 03:17 |
ok.computer wrote: 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 PI respect your view, but come on, the line has to be drawn somewhere. People should learn how to be self-sufficient, instead of asking others for everything. The internet is a huge place. Nobody is going to convince me that they spent more than 30 seconds searching for info on what a CBE is and came up empty. |
magicalfreddiemercury 11.12.2005 12:27 |
Doesn't excuse your attitude. If you thought the question was a waste of time, you could have simply moved on to another topic without replying to this one. Maybe you should reread your sig line, Sir GH. Or, perhaps, change it. |
dixie 11.12.2005 12:34 |
brian was awarded a CBE for contribution to music and services to Charity ok |
The Real Wizard 11.12.2005 14:33 |
magicalfreddiemercury wrote: Doesn't excuse your attitude. If you thought the question was a waste of time, you could have simply moved on to another topic without replying to this one. Maybe you should reread your sig line, Sir GH. Or, perhaps, change it.I don't see people who post useless topics as enemies. Just because someone mildly frustrates me doesn't mean I hate them! If anything, it's a positive action to encourage someone to be self-sufficient. I hardly see that as being hateful. The point of my signature is that if you love your enemies, they become your friends - thus, you have no enemies. Striving to understand those you don't understand, and encouraging others to do the same, are probably the best things an average person can do for the world. Just think of how many international problems that would solve! That's why my signature is what it is. (Sorry if I've hijacked the thread!) |
drummergirl85 11.12.2005 18:06 |
the thing is...this is part of the internet...forums are for asking questions. some are just random conversations about things...but for the most part we all ask eachother stuff....that's why we are here. Aren't most topics on the queenzone forum..whichever one..all questions. That's why I come here to talk to you guys about queen...to hear what others have to say....and read all the million questions that are on here....whether questions we have heard repeated a thousand times...or questions that are difficult |
YourValentine 12.12.2005 06:51 |
Your question was answered, right? Various times, even. I am sorry if my or Sir GH's answers sound harsh to you but it's a bit frustrating when someone posts a question like "why was this old rock star awarded which honour?" - when all Queen sites were full of the topic months ago. This is the serious forum and it's meant for serious Queen related discussion. General questions can be asked in the general forum. It's a matter of politeness to respect the very few basic rules of this forum. Peace. |
drummergirl85 12.12.2005 09:42 |
well it seems...even on bri's site he was just awarded this..so I asked it in the serious section because it was a serious question..unlike the questions some people ask which are completly ridiculous. I think this discussion is finished |
hoopymrprosser 12.12.2005 11:57 |
As I said earlier, the list of awards is published twice a year, once at New year and once for the Queen's birthday in June. If he is getting the award now, then obviously you need to look back at the honours list published back in June, or Brian's own site, were he announced it on 11 June. Don't forget, the Quenn is a busy old lady, travels the world, plays host to colonials with delusions of grandeur, visits sick people, attends her son's wedding etc. The lists are here link link link link link link link link link But I warn you that the first document is 37 pages long. Not every one gets their award from the Queen, for example she doesn't pootle of to St Lucia, but everyone has the option of coming to the UK to receive their honours. So what they do is have certain days when the Queen makes the awards. Hope that helps. If not I'll try to clarify when you next ask a question. |
drummergirl85 12.12.2005 17:53 |
awsome |
ok.computer 14.12.2005 21:29 |
YourValentine wrote: Your question was answered, right? Various times, even. I am sorry if my or Sir GH's answers sound harsh to you but it's a bit frustrating when someone posts a question like "why was this old rock star awarded which honour?" - [SNIP] It's a matter of politeness to respect the very few basic rules of this forum. Peace.See, you said it yourself....politeness and respect...if it erks you, ignore it... There was no need to be this rude to a newbie. I come back to it again - if we continue with what *may be perceived* as this holier-than-thou attitude, we may end up discouraging new blood. Just a thought, and you, of course are most entitled to disagree - a position for which I am happy to give respect. |
drummergirl85 15.12.2005 00:42 |
I love you guys no matter what...w eall love Queen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats enough for me :) see you at the concerts woohooo!!!!!!!!!! |
YourValentine 15.12.2005 04:56 |
@ ok computer - I was not rude and you conveniently edited out an important part of my second message which explained that politeness is a two way matter. If you post rubbish, you are likely to get rubbish answers - a general observation and not aimed at drummergirl. |
ok.computer 16.12.2005 21:32 |
You might almost say what you wrote there was almost mirror-like in its perception. While the saddle on the high horse is always most comfortable, it's not a bad idea to look at the world at the altitude of others. Anyway, that's MY final word on it. You feel free to have THE last word if you wish. |