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King’s Birthday Honours List 2026: From mathematicians to mental health leaders, all those from the Cambridge region honoured
The Cambridge region is very well represented in the list.
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Full list of Cambridgeshire people named in King's Birthday Honours 2026
The honours mark the contributions of people across the UK
Cambridge residents recognised in King's Birthday honours list
Among the most prominent names is Professor Carol Brayne of the University of Cambridge, who is appointed a Dame Commander for services to medicine, medical research and public health
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