Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses recognised

Actor Idris Elba was knighted and England women’s football coach Sarina Wiegman was made an honorary lady in the New Year Honours.

Figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are being given the title of dame and knight respectively. Red Roses won women’s rugby union World Cup.

This year’s list includes 1,157 award winners, with Wiegman and many of her lionesses being honored after their victory at last summer’s European Championships.

England captain and two-time European champion Leah Williamson was given a CBE, while Ella Toone, Keira Walsh, Alex Greenwood and Georgia Stanway were also given MBEs. to recognize their contribution to victory.

In the entertainment world, there are also OBEs for comedy actress and writer Meera Syal, as well as actor Warwick Davis and sports broadcaster Gabby Logan. Mezzo-soprano Alice Coote was awarded a CBE.

Author and TV host Richard Osman is known for his work with the likes of comedian Matt Lucas and Wicked star Cynthia Erivo.

Betty Brown, who campaigned against him, was appointed OBE.

Luther star Idris Elba He became Sir Idris for his philanthropic work towards young people. it exists launched anti-knife campaign and, with his wife Sabrina, he founded the Elba Hope Foundation, which provides grants to organizations in the UK, US and Africa.

He was a beneficiary of the Prince’s Trust In his youth he was given a grant of £1,500 to attend the National Youth Music Theater programme.

He has since come to prominence on the TV show The Wire and established a film career, starring in the films Beasts of No Nation and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, among others.

“I accept this honor on behalf of the many young people whose talents, ambition and resilience direct the work of the Elba Hope Foundation,” said Sir Idris.

Meera SyalNow known as Dame Meera, she was part of the team that created the sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, which explored British Asian culture, and played the grandmother in The Kumars at number 42.

HE recognized for his contributions to dramaliterature and philanthropy, he also wrote many novels and plays.

Author of Last Wine of Summer and Open All Hours roy clarke Knighted while actor and presenter Warwick Davis He said of his OBE: “This is the best thing that’s ever happened to me – and I’ve been in Star Wars.”

Little British comedian Matt Lucas and became a quiz-show-host-author Richard Osman While he was a comedian he was also awarded OBEs Bill Baileyactor Sally Lindsay And child television star Paul Giggle MBE is made.

Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan and football commentator Clive Tyldesley They are appointed as OBEs.

television chief Marcus Wareing and Location, Location, Location server Phil Spencer Get MBEs.

Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo Appointed MBE as singer Ellie Goulding He is known for his work as an environmental ambassador. Scottish singer Eve GrahamA member of the New Seekers, he also became an MBE.

Erivo, who starred in Wicked, and Sequel to 2025’s Wicked: For GoodHe said it was “an honor I never thought would happen.”

This year’s list includes a strong classical group with chefs Richard FarnesOpera North’s former music director is being made CBE alongside opera singer Alice Coote and composer Max Richter.

In addition to his own albums, Richter is known for composing scores for film and television, including Waltz with Bashir and the Oscar-nominated Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet.

Poet Professor Andrew McMillan MBE is made for services to literature.

Wiegman He took the honor of leading the Lionesses to their second consecutive Euro title, becoming the first England football team to win this title. Win a big trophy on foreign soil.

Foreign citizens may be given the title of knight or dame, but they are not given titles and cannot use the title Sir or Dame.

“I could never have imagined the respect and warmth I encountered when I first came to England,” said Wiegman, who is Dutch. “I thank the fans very much for their support”

The Lionesses are not the only English team known for success on the global stage.

I follow the following Red Roses victory at the Women’s Rugby World Cuplock Zoe Aldcroftwinger Marlie Packer and head coach john mitchell all were made OBEs. Megan Jones, Sadia Kabeya And Ellie Kildunne They are appointed as MBEs.

ice skaters torville And Dean – now Dame Jayne and Sir Christopher – won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics in one of the most watched television events ever in the UK. Them Recognized for their services to ice skating and volunteer service.

couple performed together for the last time In this year’s finale of Dancing on Ice. Dame Jayne said: “It was a big thing for us to mark our careers before retirement and receiving this award at the end of the year caps it off. It’s brilliant.”

Sir Christopher added: “We are really pleased with it.”

olympic runner Paula Radcliffe former Tottenham Hotspur chairman becomes OBE Daniel Levy He was appointed CBE for his services to charity and the community.

Former Welsh rugby player Jonathan Davies is also made a CBE For his work as president of the Velindre Cancer Care Foundation.

As always, the list includes many political names, including the former Minister of Labor. Anneliese Dodds a woman did it. There are also gongs for former Labor MPs Jonathan Ashworth And The Hunt for Tristram.

Historian Sir Tristram is the director of the Victoria and Albert Museum and is known for his services to this sector.

Mr Ashworth is recognized with a CBE for his charitable work. On behalf of the children of alcoholics.

“It was never something I expected,” he said. “It is very important to me to raise our voices on behalf of the thousands of children suffering in silence.”

Another former Labor MP to be knighted Adam IngramFormer Welsh Labor MP who was a minister under Sir Tony Blair Christopher Ruane He was appointed OBE. Sir Tony’s former diary secretary Kate Garvey OBE is made.

As well as celebrating the achievements of people in the public eye, the honors list also highlights the unsung achievements of people who have made huge contributions to local communities, charities and areas such as education and health.

Betty BrownOldest surviving victim of Post Office Horizon IT scandal awarded OBE for services to justice For his role in the campaign against unfair prosecutions. He said he would wear the award in honor of other subpostmasters.

Also recognized Jeff Edwards eight-year-old survivor Aberfan disaster where coal waste fell crashed into a hillside and swallowed his school and surrounding homes; 116 children and 28 adults died.

math teacher Bobby Seagull He was appointed MBE for his work campaigning for better support of public libraries.

She told the BBC how she kept her news a secret, saying: “I wondered if I should send a message to my family on WhatsApp. But I thought it deserved more than a thumbs up emoji.”

“I would tell everyone in turn… I have a little niece called Emma and I told her I got the MBE and she said: ‘Uncle Bob, MBE. Uncle, Bob, MBE.'”

Mervyn KershA British Army veteran who took part in the Normandy landings and the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to Holocaust commemoration and education.

Mr Kersh routinely spoke to schoolchildren about his experiences but warned of rising antisemitism in the UK: “What is disappointing is the antisemitism I see everywhere, hear or read about everywhere.”

Holocaust survivor Lydia Tischler He was awarded an MBE for his services to Holocaust remembrance and child psychology. sarah andersonThe founder of mental health charity Listening Place is receiving a dame award for her services to suicide prevention.

The oldest person on the list is 102 years old John HearnRecipient of the BEM for services to judo and the community in north-east England.

Youngest person to win Olympic gold medalist sport climber Toby RobertsAged 20, receiving an MBE.