Charlotte Tilbury, Founder, President, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026.
Summary
- Charlotte Tilbury has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026
- The honour recognizes her contributions to the beauty and cosmetics industry and her role in building a leading British global beauty brand
- Charlotte Tilbury Beauty was founded in 2013 and now operates across 57 markets worldwide
- The brand has more than 5,500 distribution points globally and employs over 3,000 people
- Tilbury previously received an MBE in 2018, making the CBE her latest royal honour
The recognition acknowledges Tilbury’s longstanding contributions to the beauty and cosmetics industry, as well as her role in building one of the United Kingdom’s most successful global beauty brands.
Since launching Charlotte Tilbury Beauty in 2013, Tilbury has combined her expertise as a makeup artist with a strong business vision, transforming the company into a global enterprise operating across 57 markets. Today, the brand has more than 5,500 distribution points worldwide and employs over 3,000 people.
Her impact extends beyond her own company. The UK beauty sector has grown from an industry worth approximately £17 billion in 2013 to more than £31 billion today, with Tilbury widely recognized as one of the influential figures contributing to that growth.
A British Beauty Brand with Global Reach
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has established itself as the number one prestige makeup brand in the United Kingdom.
The company is known for bestselling franchises such as Pillow Talk and AIRbrush, while also investing heavily in digital innovation and AI-powered personalization. Its social media audience now exceeds 20 million followers worldwide, reinforcing its position as one of the most influential beauty brands globally.
Commenting on the honour, Tilbury said: “I am deeply honoured to receive a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Just over a decade ago, I had a vision to build the biggest British beauty brand and take it to the world, empowering everyone, everywhere to feel confident and unlock their potential.
Today, Charlotte Tilbury is a multibillion-pound British business, and I am proud that it has helped establish our beauty industry as one of the UK’s most dynamic and influential business sectors.
I would like to thank my incredible dream team – this moment belongs to them and our wonderful community, the extraordinary artists, creators and partners I have brought together, and the millions of customers around the world who are part of the Charlotte Tilbury story. They are the true magic behind everything we do.
I am more driven than ever to keep pushing boundaries and shaping the future of beauty.”
A 34-Year Career and Industry Influence
Tilbury’s achievements are built on a 34-year career spanning editorial work, advertising campaigns, runway shows, haute couture presentations, and red-carpet events.
In 2020, she led a strategic partnership with Puig, the Spanish beauty and fashion group, helping secure a valuation exceeding £1 billion and further accelerating the brand’s global expansion.
Throughout her career, Tilbury has received more than 600 industry awards. She was previously appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2018.
Commitment to Philanthropy and Youth Empowerment
Alongside her business achievements, Tilbury has remained actively involved in philanthropic initiatives.
She currently serves as Global Ambassador for Enterprise and Co-Chair of the Global Gala for The King’s Trust. She also supports organizations including the Clooney Foundation for Justice, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and Women for Women International.
The CBE recognizes not only Tilbury’s contributions to innovation and business growth within the beauty industry, but also her broader social impact through charitable and community-focused initiatives.
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