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flag Idris Elba nearly missed his 2026 knighthood due to a lost letter, but accepted the honor for his anti-knife crime and youth work.

flag Idris Elba revealed he nearly missed his 2026 knighthood after the official letter was lost in a pile of mail, only learning of it two days before the deadline when his agent intervened. flag He accepted the honor, which recognizes his work combating knife crime and supporting youth through the Elba Hope Foundation, not his acting career. flag Elba said the recognition, awarded in the King’s New Year Honours, brought joy to his mother and underscores the importance of youth empowerment. flag The knighthood was formally conferred in January 2026 during a King’s Trust event.

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