LONDON — British fashion and beauty leading figures — including Charlotte Tilbury, Sandra Cho, Clare Hornby, and David Emanuel, who codesigned the late Princess Diana’s wedding dress, were among the names recognized on King Charles III’s 2026 Birthday Honours List.
The list, published ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony on Saturday morning in London, follows the king’s 2023 debut honors, which singled out Anna Wintour and Roksanda Ilincic for services to fashion.
Trooping the Colour is a military parade and ceremony that marks the “official” birthday of the monarch, no matter when they were born. The tradition began in 1748, and the event takes place each year in the first half of June.
Tilbury, founder of her eponymous beauty brand, was honored with a CBE, or Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for her contribution to British beauty.
In April, she was appointed an ambassador and co‑chair of The King’s Trust Global Gala. In her new role, Tilbury will champion the mission of the organization in support of underserved youth, introducing it to her wider audience while forming a collective of supporters and changemakers to help further its impact.
