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masterofmystery · 02-22-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Arou

So Erm. do we now have to refer to her as Dame Helen Bonham Carter?

No; the 'Dame' and 'Sir' titles only go to those who receive the KBE/GBE/DBE honour, like Maggie Smith, who has a DBE. CBE is a level below that.

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masterofmystery Gallery Admin News Editor Chizpurfle Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 10,688 Graduated	Ace Quote: Originally Posted by Arou So Erm. do we now have to refer to her as Dame Helen Bonham Carter? No; the 'Dame' and 'Sir' titles only go to those who receive the KBE/GBE/DBE honour, like Maggie Smith, who has a DBE. CBE is a level below that.