Carl Cox and Judge Jules receive honors in 2026 King’s Birthday list

The pair was recognized for their contributions to music, entertainment, and public life.

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Carl Cox and Judge Jules have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list, receiving distinctions for their long-standing contributions to music and wider cultural life in the UK.

Cox has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to music, acknowledging a career spanning more than four decades as a DJ, broadcaster, and one of electronic music’s most influential global ambassadors. Official honors documents list his award as being “for services to music.”

Judge Jules has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to music, entertainment law, and young people. Alongside his career as a DJ and broadcaster, he has also worked extensively as an entertainment lawyer.

The 2026 King’s Birthday Honours recognised 1,182 recipients across the UK. Cox and Jules join a wider group of figures from music, sport, and public life honoured this year, including Roger Daltrey, David Beckham, and Claudia Winkleman.

For more information, watch the official announcements below.