Overview
- Elba’s knighthood recognizes long-running campaigning against knife crime and his youth work through his foundation, rather than his acting career.
- The list names 1,157 recipients nationwide, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying it honors people who put the common good above their own interests.
- Cultural honorees include Ellie Goulding and Cynthia Erivo (MBE), Warwick Davis (OBE), Max Richter (CBE), and Matt Lucas (MBE).
- The honours are awarded by the government and will be formally presented at later investitures by members of the Royal Family.
- Sporting figures recognized include Dutch England coach Sarina Wiegman with an honorary damehood, Lionesses captain Leah Williamson (CBE) with teammates Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone (MBE), and ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean with damehood and knighthood.