In 2026, numerous military personnel received honors as part of the celebrations for the King’s Birthday. This event acknowledged the dedicated service of various members across different branches of the armed forces.
Military Honours List for King’s Birthday 2026
The following individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions:
- Captain Kayleigh Sandra Hannah BAKER, Adjutant General’s Corps (Educational and Training Services Branch)
- Captain Andy Ananda BALWAH, Royal Army Physical Training Corps
- Warrant Officer Class 2 James Michael BECK, Royal Corps of Signals
- Major James David BURBIDGE, Corps of Royal Engineers
- Major Daniel Brian Louis COLE, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment
- Sergeant Perry Gordon COOK, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
- Warrant Officer Class 2 Adam Jeffrey David DETHERIDGE, The Royal Logistic Corps
- Major Thomas James DOYLE, Corps of Royal Engineers
- Staff Sergeant Jack Gary EDWARDS, Royal Corps of Signals
- Captain Noel EGUASI-ACQUAH, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)
- Major Thomas Fraser FORTUNE, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
- Major Carol Ann GALLAGHER, Intelligence Corps, Army Reserve
- Warrant Officer Class 1 Jason Lionel HARTLAND, The Queen’s Royal Hussars
- Major Kieran James HATCHLEY, The King’s Royal Hussars
- Major Mark Alan HAYWARD, The Rifles
- Lieutenant Colonel Robin HICKS, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment
- Major Michael Ian Morris HOWDEN, Intelligence Corps
- Corporal Steven HUME, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
- Corporal Matthew Robert JONES, Intelligence Corps
- Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Alan KEEGAN, VR, The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, Army Reserve
- Captain George Sackville LANE FOX, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons)
- Captain Simon David MIDDLETON, Royal Regiment of Artillery
- Major Owen George MITCHELL, The Rifles
- Major Luke Francis MORAN, Army Air Corps
- Lieutenant Colonel Brian Anthony O’NEILL, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
- Major John Richard O’NEILL, Adjutant General’s Corps (Royal Military Police)
- Major Alexandra Elizabeth PETHERBRIDGE, The Royal Logistic Corps
- Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Derek PICK, Corps of Royal Engineers
- Captain Steven Joseph RASBURN, Intelligence Corps
- Major Stuart David ROBINSON VR, Intelligence Corps, Army Reserve
- Major Thomas Edward RUTHERFORD, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
- Major Mark James SAUNDERS, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
- Major Andrew James Patrick SHANNON, The Royal Logistic Corps
- Major Alexander John Piers SHIRREFF, Grenadier Guards
- Major Glen SMITH, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)
- Lieutenant Colonel Hannah Mary TAYLOR, Royal Army Medical Service
- Major Richard Matthew WALL, The Royal Corps of Signals
- Major Tobias WHITMARSH, The Royal Irish Regiment
- Major Karl WOODSIDE, The Royal Logistic Corps
- Lance Corporal Kieron Edward BUCHAN, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
This comprehensive recognition honors the commitment and efforts of military service members. Their roles span various specialties, reflecting the diverse capabilities of the armed forces.
