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The 2026 New Year Honours recognized UK and Commonwealth figures in arts, sports, and public service, including Idris Elba, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, and members of England’s Lionesses and Red Roses.
The 2026 New Year Honours list recognized individuals across the UK and Commonwealth for achievements in arts, sports, and public service.
Actor Idris Elba was knighted for services to young people through the Elba Hope Foundation.
Ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were made Dame and Sir for contributions to skating and voluntary service.
Entertainment honorees include Meera Syal, Warwick Davis, and Cynthia Erivo, who received a damehood, OBEs, and an MBE, respectively.
In sports, members of England’s Lionesses, who won the Women’s Euros, and the Red Roses, who won the Rugby World Cup, were honored with CBEs, OBEs, and MBEs.
Other recipients include writer Roy Clarke, who was knighted, and Paula Radcliffe, awarded an OBE for marathon excellence.
Honors are awarded based on merit, with nominations reviewed by independent committees and approved by King Charles III.
Los Honores de Año Nuevo 2026 reconocieron a figuras del Reino Unido y de la Commonwealth en las artes, los deportes y el servicio público, incluidos Idris Elba, Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean y miembros de las Lionesses y Red Roses de Inglaterra.