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‘Sir’ Idris Elba receives knighthood from King Charles, expresses gratitude

‘Sir’ Idris Elba receives knighthood from King Charles, expresses gratitude

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Actor Idris Elba may not be the next James Bond, but he has added a prestigious new title to his name. The star was among several personalities honoured at Windsor Castle, where King Charles officially knighted him during a ceremony. Idris Elba received one of the highest honours, not for his acting ability, but for his service to young people. (Instagram) Idris Elba knighted by King Charles The actor received one of the highest honours, not for his acting ability, but for his service to young people. On June 2, King Charles knighted the actor, activist and musician in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. Idris, 53, received the honour of knighthood for services to young people. King Charles, 77, did the honours by tapping a sword on the Hijack star’s shoulders as he knelt. A photograph of the moment has made it to the royal family’s official Instagram grid. “Congratulations to everyone who received honours at today’s Investiture ceremonies, hosted by The King at Windsor Castle,” the caption of the post read. Idris reposted …

Is Tom Cruise about to receive a knighthood from the Crown? Here’s what we know | Hollywood

Is Tom Cruise about to receive a knighthood from the Crown? Here’s what we know | Hollywood

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Tom Cruise‘s illustrious career has garnered numerous accolades, reflecting his significant contributions to the film industry and beyond. He is reportedly set to receive a knighthood for his contributions to the film industry and his decades-long career as one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars.  Tom Cruise’s notable career reportedly may soon be recognised with a knighthood, expected next month. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)(AFP) Also Read: 2025 Austin City Limits Festival lineup revealed: Doja Cat, Hozier, and more– See full list Tom Cruise reportedly expects knighthood soon Sources close to the issue told Daily Mail that “Cruise’s team have been sounded out” about the possibility of the actor receiving knighthood soon. The sources believe that the honour comes his way as soon as next month, aligned with King Charles‘ 62nd birthday. In case he makes it to the next honours list,  one can expect to see him alongside his good friend, David Beckham, for a trip to the palace, as the latter is also expected to head in the same direction.  It is also …

James Anderson To Receive Knighthood For Remarkable England Career

James Anderson To Receive Knighthood For Remarkable England Career

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Legendary fast bowler James Anderson is set to be knighted in recognition of his outstanding 21-year career with England. His name appeared on the resignation honours list of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as per ESPNcricinfo. The 42-year-old retired from international cricket in 2024 after claiming 704 Test wickets–the most by an English bowler and the most by any fast bowler in history. He played 188 Tests, ending his England career with a final match against the West Indies at Lord’s in July 2024. His journey began at the same ground back in May 2003, when he made his debut against Zimbabwe. Although Anderson hasn’t played white-ball cricket for England since 2015, he still holds the national record for most wickets in ODIs (269) and also took 18 wickets in T20Is, finishing just nine short of 1,000 international wickets. Despite retiring from England duty, Anderson hasn’t fully stepped away from the game. He is recovering from a calf injury and plans to play domestic cricket for Lancashire this summer, much like Alastair …

‘Sir Jimmy Anderson!’: England bowling great receives knighthood for services to cricket | Cricket News

‘Sir Jimmy Anderson!’: England bowling great receives knighthood for services to cricket | Cricket News

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England fast bowling legend James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood for his “services to cricket” as the resignation honours list of former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was announced on Friday. Anderson, who retired from international cricket as the most successful Test seamer with 704 scalps last year, was the only sports person to feature in the list. While he has bowed out from national duties, the 42-year-old is still active on the domestic circuit, having signed up to play for Lancashire this season. Story continues below this ad “Congratulations Sir Jimmy Anderson,” said Richard Thompson, the current chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board. “This is a really well-deserved honour for an England legend who has given so much to our sport. “Jimmy’s career has been marked by extraordinary achievements, not least in winning the Ashes four times and becoming England’s all-time leading wicket-taker. “His skill, determination, and sportsmanship have inspired millions of cricketers and fans alike, in England and around the world. “This is fitting recognition for a true world-great who has …

Tata Group chairman Chandrasekaran honored with UK Knighthood | Latest News India

Tata Group chairman Chandrasekaran honored with UK Knighthood | Latest News India

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Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran has been felicitated with ‘The most excellent order of the British Empire (Civil Division)’ in recognition of his contributions, and services to the United Kingdom and India business relations, as per a British Government’s official statement. According to a British Government official release, Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran has been awarded ‘The most excellent order of the British Empire (Civil Division)’ in appreciation of his services and contributions to the commercial relationship between the United Kingdom and India.(PTI) “I am deeply humbled by this prestigious recognition, for which I am grateful to His Majesty, King Charles. I would like to express how proud we are at the Tata Group to maintain such a strong strategic relationship with the UK across the technology, consumer, hospitality, steel, chemicals, and automotive sectors,” Chandrasekaran said on teh honour. “We are incredibly proud of our iconic British brands like Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley. We employ more than 70,000 people in the UK. We enjoy fruitful and world-class research and academic partnerships with great institutions …

Christopher Nolan, wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood | Hollywood

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The Oscar-winning director of Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan, and his wife and producer Emma Thomas, will receive a knighthood and damehood for their services to film, according to a statement on Thursday from the U.K. government. Their recognition comes after their biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb,” swept the awards season, notably at the Academy Awards earlier this month, where the movie won seven Oscars, including best film and best director. (Also Read – Oppenheimer OTT release: Here’s when and where you can watch Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning film) Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas will soon get knighthood and damehood respectively(REUTERS) Nolan, 53, had previously been nominated for Memento, Inception, and Dunkirk. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. News of their honours was a bit of a surprise, because they are usually handed out twice in the year, once to mark the new year and then on the birthday of King Charles III, who confers the honours. They are sometimes awarded after special achievements, often related to …

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan To Be Given Knighthood

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Christopher Nolan recently won an Academy Award. (courtesy: theacademy) London: British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan, fresh from his Oscar victory for historical drama Oppenheimer, will receive a knighthood from Britain for services to film. His wife and film producer Emma Thomas will receive a damehood, the female equivalent of a knighthood, the British government said on Thursday in a list of honours recommended by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that also included Conservative politicians and tech industry leaders. Oppenheimer, a blockbuster biopic about the race to build the first atomic bomb, claimed seven Academy Awards earlier this month, including the best picture trophy and Nolan’s first best director Academy Award. His career includes other highly regarded films such as Interstellar, Inception, Dunkirk and the Batman trilogy. Nolan wrote the screenplay for Oppenheimer and produced the film with Thomas. Among others to receive a knighthood were Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google’s DeepMind. Other figures from the world of artificial intelligence who were honoured include Matthew Clifford, an AI adviser to the British government, and entrepreneur Ian Hogarth, …

Sunil Bharti Mittal Receives Honorary Knighthood From King Charles

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He was awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Sunil Bharti Mittal, the Founder and Chairperson of Bharti Enterprises, was awarded the Honorary Knighthood by King Charles III in the United Kingdom. Mr Mittal is the first Indian to receive a Knighthood from King Charles.  He was awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. KBE is among the highest honours conferred by the British Sovereign to civilians. It is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals.  “I am deeply humbled by this gracious recognition from His Majesty, King Charles. UK and India have historical relations, which are now entering a new era of increased cooperation and collaboration,” Sunil Bharti Mittal said. “I remain committed to working towards strengthening the economic and bilateral trade relationships between our two great nations. I am thankful to the Government of the UK, whose support and keen attention to the needs of business has been critical in making the country an attractive investment destination,” he added. Sunil …