Actor Idris Elba was close to missing a once-in-a-lifetime honor. King Charles reached out to him by letter asking if he would accept a knighthood. This past December, King Charles’ 2026 New Year’s ...

Idris Elba may be a knight now, but he says he's still the same guy. The actor, 53, chatted with PEOPLE about his new title while on the red carpet for the Hijack season 2 screening on Thursday, Jan.

You may address him as Sir Idris Elba. Elba – honored as Dr. Idrissa Akuna Elba – was awarded a knighthood for services to young people on Monday, Dec. 29, given his work bringing attention to knife ...

Well, this happened way over the pond. Idris Elba is expected to be awarded a knighthood in the United Kingdom as part of the 2026 New Year Honours, marking a significant milestone in a career that ...

LONDON — Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list, an annual tradition that ...

"It's a real honor to be recognized for the work," Elba recently told PEOPLE about being honored with a knighthood for services to youth Idris Elba is sharing the "embarrassing" story of how he almost ...

Idris Elba almost missed the offer of a lifetime from King Charles for a relatable reason. The Hijack star, 53, revealed that he nearly missed the King's letter about whether he would accept a ...