Eddie has been appointed OBE for services to drama in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch have both been recognised for their services to drama. Eddie is set
to continue his incredible year with an OBE, while Benedict has been named a CBE. Well deserved!

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“With the exception of the British Empire Medal, the 868 recipients of awards ranging from knighthoods to MBEs will each receive their award personally from Her Majesty (or another member of the Royal Family) at an investiture during the next six months. Until then, and from today, they are still permitted to use their new titles and post nominals however won’t receive their insignia until their investiture.” (via)

More on the honors and a full list of recipients

BBC newsbeat: 

Eddie Redmayne is appointed OBE for services to drama

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Congratulation messages:

congratulations #EddieRedmayne! I am so happy news appointed #OBE in #Queen's Birthday Honours list @foxtrotfilmsltd pic.twitter.com/Ei9pWwyPoj

— Margy Kinmonth (@MargyKinmonth) June 12, 2015

Bravo #TonyAwards-winners @KevinSpacey & #EddieRedmayne. Both received #QueensBirthdayHonours! http://t.co/5i3WXp2Wph pic.twitter.com/9fzjKlfpuG

— The Tony Awards (@TheTonyAwards) June 13, 2015

Congratulations to Eddie Redmayne who was made an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list! pic.twitter.com/SMKAg5wmr4

— Working Title (@Working_Title) June 13, 2015

Congrats to all on the Queen's Birthday Honours List including BAFTA-winning actors Chiwetel Ejiofor & Eddie Redmayne pic.twitter.com/1yZldCylJT

— BAFTA (@BAFTA) June 13, 2015

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The Order of the British Empire
Most public honours are to the Order of the British Empire. The grades are, from highest to lowest…
GBE – Knight/Dame Grand Cross (knighthood/damehood)
KBE/DBE – Knight/Dame Commander (knighthood/damehood)
CBE – Commander
OBE – Officer
MBE – Member
Also associated with the Order is the British Empire Medal, 

which allows the holder to add “BEM” to their name. (x)

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