King Charles has stripped 15 people of honours so far in 2026.
Since January, MBEs, OBEs and more have been taken away for criminal convictions, professional censure or bringing the system into disrepute.
Among those to have lost an honour are a leading UK politician, a former BBC star and an award-winning UK composer.
Earlier this year, the leader of the Oxfordshire Conservatives, Liam Walker, commended His Majesty for protecting the “integrity and value of the honours system” after Jeffrey Donaldson had his knighthood removed.
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Mr Donaldson was the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party between 2021 and 2024 and has appeared at the Oxford Union, participating in a well-publicised debate in 2004.
In the past week, he has been given a 15-year sentence for a series of historical sex offences against two women when they were children.
Mr Walker said: “Honours are awarded to recognise outstanding service and achievement, and anyone convicted of serious criminal offences has forfeited the privilege of holding them.
“Stripping those honours helps protect the integrity and value of the honours system.”
The other honours removed in 2026 include eight forfeitures announced in March and five in October, according to the Cabinet Office list.
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Ian Ashbolt lost the MBE he received in 2016 in March 2026 following a criminal conviction.
Lloyd Hamilton also forfeited his MBE, awarded in 2011, in March following a criminal conviction.
Angela Middleton lost the MBE she received in 2019 in March for bringing the honours system into disrepute.
Nigel O’Connor forfeited his 2015 MBE in March following professional censure.
Tony Reilly lost the OBE he received in 2011 in March following professional censure.
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Paul Rose forfeited his MBE, awarded in 2002, in March following a criminal conviction.
Anant Shah lost the OBE he received in 2020 in March for bringing the honours system into disrepute.
Graham Trewhella forfeited his 2010 MBE in March following a criminal conviction.
Former rugby player Stuart Hogg also lost the MBE he received in 2024 in March following a criminal conviction.
Five further forfeitures were recorded in October 2026.
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Ben Key forfeited the KCB he received in 2021 and the CBE awarded to him in 2016 following professional censure.
Maqsood Ahmad lost the OBE he received in 2010 for bringing the honours system into disrepute.
Ian Hudson forfeited his 2020 OBE following a criminal conviction.
Nirpal Riat lost the OBE he received in 2011 for bringing the honours system into disrepute.
Charles Montegriffo forfeited the MBE he received in 2007 following a criminal conviction.