How does the British honours system work and how do you nominate someone?

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"What are honours for? Honours as part of orders of chivalry have been given by monarchs since the Middle Ages. In recent times, the British honours system has recognised people who have made achievements in public life and committed themselves to serving and helping Britain. It acknowledges long-term volunteers, innovators, entrepreneurs, individuals displaying moral courage, those making a difference in their community or field of work or people improving life for others less able to help themselves."

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