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Detailed explanation-1: -For her contributions to fashion and sustainability, King Charles III awarded the prestigious Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) title to British fashion designer Stella McCartney.

Detailed explanation-2: -Standing for Commander of the Order of the British Empire, the CBE is the highest ranking Order of the British Empire award (excluding a knighthood/damehood), followed by OBE and then MBE. The CBE is awarded to individuals for having a prominent role at national level, or a leading role at regional level.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire The Order of the British Empire was established by King George V in 1917 to honour those who had served in a non-combative role and expanded the Order to reward contributions to the Arts, Sciences, Charitable work and Public Service.

Detailed explanation-4: -The three most well-known awards represent different ranks in the Order of the British Empire. The highest-ranking is a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), followed by OBE (Officer) and then the MBE (Member).

Detailed explanation-5: -This stands for Commander of the Order of the British Empire. King George V created the Orders of the British Empire awards during World War I to reward services to the war effort by people helping back in the UK (i.e. not on the front line).