The British honours system is one of the oldest in the world having evolved over 650 years. It is used to reward people for their merit, service or bravery.

• 英国的荣誉体系已经历650多年之久,是世界上最古老的荣誉之一,是对各领域杰出人士的品德、服务、英勇的最高奖赏。