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Among those recognised is Dr Martin Longden, who was sent to Afghanistan in August 2021 to lead the rapid deployment team at Kabul airport.

Reverend Mervyn Gibson, a former policeman, is the Grand Secretary of the Orange Order.

The radio and TV star is among the people recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Christine Gemmell has been awarded the British Empire Medal.

The soap star has been recognised for her services to drama.

There are top honours for English-Indian author Sir Salman Rushdie and illustrator Sir Quentin Blake.

Gregory Rowland, 52, is one of a small number of expert tradesmen still using traditional methods to make and fix wooden wheels.

Noel McKee has been made an OBE for his services to charity in Northern Ireland.

Professor Aziz Sheikh of the University of Edinburgh thanked all those who supported him.

Alex Griffiths, from Dudley, in the West Midlands, is awarded a BEM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Tina Leslie has been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

The politicians have been named in the list, which has been announced ahead of the Platinum Jubilee.

Journalist Alexis Bowater said the issue is ‘everybody’s responsibility’ and that society must have a conversation about it.

The author is among the three people named for the Companions of Honour rank.

Stephen Timms has become a Knight Bachelor in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Wendy Kimberley, who normally paints landscapes, said she is ‘so proud’ to be part of the NHS.

The author has been made a knight in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

The veteran broadcaster received the accolade as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Sir Andrew Goddard has been named on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

The musician was given the honour for services to music and, it is claimed, is the first British-born classical pianist to be made a sir since 1977.