South West residents in King's Honours 2026
The King's Birthday Honours 2026 list includes 24 residents from Devon and Cornwall, with awards ranging from CBEs to BEMs for contributions in housing, wildlife conservation, policing, education, and children’s television. Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted the honorees’ dedication to community service and public life, noting their role in driving positive change across the UK.
Twenty-four individuals from Devon and Cornwall have been recognized in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026, including seven from Cornwall and 17 from Devon. The awards span CBEs, OBEs, MBEs, and BEMs, with recipients honored for their contributions to housing, wildlife conservation, policing, education, and children’s television. Ian David Piper, Chief Executive of Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, received a CBE for his services to housing and regeneration in Honiton, Devon. Multi-award-winning TV and film director Beryl Richards from Falmouth was awarded an MBE for her work in children’s television, including five BAFTA wins and four International Emmy nominations. Other notable honorees include Stewart William Muir, founder of the Shaldon Wildlife Trust, recognized with an MBE for wildlife conservation; Alexis Mary Poole, Assistant Chief Officer of Devon and Cornwall Police, who received an OBE for her policing contributions; and Mari Eggins, CEO of Carefree Cornwall, honored with an OBE for her services to young people. Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the honorees, stating their dedication reflects a ‘decent, hopeful country.’ The 1,182 total recipients across the UK were selected for exceptional achievements, with a focus on community impact. Devon and Cornwall’s honorees represent 7% of the national list, highlighting their regional contributions to public service, arts, and education.
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