Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Change the Order of the British Empire to the Order of the British Commonwealth
Closed
84 signatures
What the petition asks
Enact a statute to change the name
First to remove the anachronistic and nowadays slightly distasteful term "Empire". Second, to underline the importance of the Commonwealth. Third, to recognise the importance attached to the Commonwealth by Her late Majesty the Queen and by King Charles III.
Timeline
| 28 Sep 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Mar 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
84
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
28 Sep 2022
Closed
28 Mar 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.