Sir Damon Buffini appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
I want to extend our warmest congratulations on behalf of all of us at the BBC and BBC Studios to Damon on his appointment to Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Damon’s commitment to the UK, to the arts and to communities around our nations is outstanding and this appointment is so well deserved."
BBC Studios is delighted to congratulate Sir Damon Buffini on his appointment as Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026.
The Royal Victorian Order is in the Sovereign’s personal gift and recognises distinguished personal service to the Monarch or the Royal Household. Sir Damon was appointed a Knight Bachelor in 2006.
Tom Fussell, CEO BBC Studios, said: “I want to extend our warmest congratulations on behalf of all of us at the BBC and BBC Studios to Damon on his appointment to Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Damon’s commitment to the UK, to the arts and to communities around our nations is outstanding and this appointment is so well deserved.”
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