The Order of the Bee was given for long and exemplary service to the Principality. Companions of the order may place the initials CB after their names. The order's badge is: Argent, a bee gules.

Along with all of the other awards given by the Principality of Ealdormere, this award was closed on October 17, 1998 in preparation for Ealdormere's transition from Principality to Kingdom.