Overview
- Idris Elba is knighted for services to young people, reflecting his anti-knife crime advocacy and work through the Elba Hope Foundation.
- Ice dancing duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean receive a damehood and knighthood for services to ice skating and voluntary service.
- England’s football honourees include captain Leah Williamson (CBE) with Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone (MBEs), while coach Sarina Wiegman receives an honorary damehood.
- Rugby’s Red Roses are recognised with Marlie Packer and Zoe Aldcroft (OBEs), head coach John Mitchell (OBE), and Ellie Kildunne, Sadia Kabeya and Megan Jones (MBEs).
- Cultural and public service recipients include Meera Syal (dame), Roy Clarke (knight), Warwick Davis and Richard Osman (OBEs), National Trust chief Hilary McGrady (CBE) and West Yorkshire police chief John Robins (knighthood), with investiture ceremonies set for 2026 at royal residences.