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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Crabbe

Helen Mirren among recipients in King’s Birthday Honours list

  • Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours for his extensive charity work for motor neurone disease and services to rugby.
  • Acclaimed actress Dame Helen Mirren received the exclusive Companion of Honour for her outstanding contributions to drama.
  • Six members of England’s triumphant Lionesses squad, including Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang, were appointed Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for their services to football.
  • Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley were also made MBEs for their respective contributions to music and drama, and charity work.
  • Authors Julia Donaldson and Malorie Blackman were awarded damehoods for their services to literature, while Aardman animation co-founders David Sproxton and Peter Lord received knighthoods.

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