New Year Honours 2026: Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses recognised

New Year Honours 2026: Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses recognised

This text is from a BBC news article summarizing the recipients of UK honours for contributions to drama, entertainment, music, and sport.

Key points include:

– **Idris Elba** is knighted as Sir Idris Elba, recognized for his charity work with young people, including launching an anti-knife crime campaign and founding the Elba Hope Foundation.

– **Meera Syal** is made Dame Meera Syal for contributions to drama, literature, and charity. She was part of *Goodness Gracious Me* and *The Kumars at No. 42.*

– **Warwick Davis** received an OBE, calling it “the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

– **Bill Bailey, Sally Lindsay, and Paul Chuckle** were made MBEs.

– **Matt Lucas** and **Richard Osman** received OBEs.

– Musicians honored include **Cynthia Erivo** (MBE), **Ellie Goulding** (MBE), and opera singer **Alice Coote** (CBE). Composer **Max Richter** and conductor **Richard Farnes** were also honored.

– In sport, **Leah Williamson** was appointed CBE, **Paula Radcliffe** and **Marlie Packer** received OBEs, and foreign citizen coach **Wiegman** received an honorary title after leading England’s Lionesses to a Euros victory.

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