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Izzie Addison

Idris Elba to be knighted as Torvill and Dean receive royal honours

Idris Elba Christopher Dean Jayne Torvill
  • Sir Idris Elba , Dame Jayne Torvill, and Sir Christopher Dean are among 68 individuals receiving honours from the King at Windsor Castle.
  • Sir Idris was awarded a knighthood for his services to young people, having established the Elba Hope Foundation in 2022.
  • He previously received a grant from the Prince’s Trust and is collaborating with the King on a Netflix documentary marking the charity's 50th anniversary.
  • Olympic ice skating champions Dame Jayne Torvill and Sir Christopher Dean were named in the New Year Honours list for their services to ice skating and voluntary work.
  • Other honourees include Dame Meera Syal for her contributions to literature, drama, and charity, and Paul Elliott of the Chuckle Brothers , who received an MBE for charitable service.

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Idris Elba set to be knighted by King Charles as British sporting and TV stars receive honours

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