Q: Can I use the title Sir or Dame if I get a King’s Award?

Only individuals who have been awarded a Knighthood or Damehood are entitled to use these titles with their name.

If you are awarded an MBE, OBE or CBE you may use these letters after your name.

Foreign citizens who are awarded an honorary knighthood or damehood for their services to the UK or to other countries are not entitled to use Sir or Dame, but are often coined with the title by the public – for example “Sir” Bob Geldof.