Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
The King's Birthday Honours list has been announced, featuring knighthoods for rugby star Kevin Sinfield and animation founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton. Authors Malorie Blackman and Julia Donaldson were appointed as dames for their contributions to literature.
Why it matters
The honours list reflects national recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to British culture, sports, and charitable causes.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google George Sandeman PA / BBC / BBC Kevin Sinfield is knighted while Malorie Blackman and Julia Donaldson are made dames Rugby league star Kevin Sinfield is knighted while children s authors Malorie Blackman and Julia Donaldson are made dames in the King s Birthday Honours.
The article reports on a state-sanctioned list of honorees in a neutral, factual manner.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in